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St. Joseph School

Diocesan school · Grades K–8

Fort Atkinson, WI

1650 Endl Blvd, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Fort Atkinson
  • Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
  • Serving families in Fort Atkinson since at least 2011

In Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 105 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Madison. The school day runs about 7 hours, 177 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
105
Teachers
12.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 53 girls, 52 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    130’11–12126’13–14134’15–16117’17–18134’19–20120’21–22105’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K10
    18
    212
    38
    414
    520
    68
    79
    816

    Student body

    White88%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

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

    What grades does St. Joseph School serve?

    St. Joseph School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. Joseph School?

    About 105 students, with 8 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. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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