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St. Joseph School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Chehalis, WA

123 SW 6th St, Chehalis, WA 98532

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Washington
  • Serving families in Chehalis since at least 2011

In Chehalis, Washington, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 103 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
103
Teachers
11.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9
Boys and girls
Coed · 44 girls, 59 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    105’11–12122’13–14127’15–16116’17–18110’19–20132’21–22103’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K16
    112
    211
    311
    414
    513
    614
    77
    85

    Student body

    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Two or more races8%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Joseph School

    What grades does St. Joseph School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Joseph School?

    About 103 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph School?

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