St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Farmington, MO
501 Sainte Genevieve Ave, Farmington, MO 63640
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Farmington
- Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Farmington since at least 2011
In Farmington, Missouri, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 131 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 21% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 131
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 69 girls, 62 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph School whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
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 131 students, with 13 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. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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