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St. Joseph Regional Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Salem, NH

40 Main St, Salem, NH 03079

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Salem
  • Serving families in Salem since at least 2011

In Salem, New Hampshire, St. Joseph Regional Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 174 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Manchester. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 179 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
174
Teachers
10.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 71 girls, 103 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
179 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 11 Catholic elementary schools in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    167’11–12130’13–14100’15–1680’17–18102’19–20174’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K31
    125
    219
    319
    414
    515
    618
    717
    816

    Student body

    White89%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Two or more races3%
    Black3%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Regional Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. Joseph Regional Catholic School

    What grades does St. Joseph Regional Catholic School serve?

    St. Joseph Regional Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Regional Catholic School?

    About 174 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph Regional Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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