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St. Joseph Mission School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7

San Fidel, NM

26 School Rd, San Fidel, NM 87049

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in New Mexico
  • Serving families in San Fidel since at least 2011

St. Joseph Mission School is a Catholic diocesan school in San Fidel, New Mexico, for students from pre-K through 7th grade. It has about 29 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Gallup. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 171 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–7
Students
29
Teachers
10 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 15 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
171 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico.
    • Compared with 22 Catholic elementary schools in New Mexico.

    Students by survey year

    43’11–1242’13–1439’15–1644’17–1845’19–2033’21–2229’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K10
    K4
    14
    22
    32
    46
    52
    63
    76

    Student body

    American Indian or Alaska Native90%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Joseph Mission School

    What grades does St. Joseph Mission School serve?

    St. Joseph Mission School serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Mission School?

    About 29 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph Mission School?

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