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St. Joseph School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12

Conway, AR

1101 College Ave, Conway, AR 72032

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Conway
  • Serving families in Conway since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Conway, Arkansas, St. Joseph School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 446 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Little Rock. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 178 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
446
Teachers
38 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 225 girls, 221 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 65% of Catholic schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    456’11–12432’13–14446’15–16432’17–18447’19–20425’21–22446’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K62
    K50
    137
    234
    334
    432
    532
    636
    738
    828
    934
    1032
    1132
    1227

    Student body

    White81%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian3%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

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

    More about Arkansas's programs →

    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 School

    What grades does St. Joseph School serve?

    St. Joseph School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend St. Joseph School?

    About 446 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph School?

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

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