St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Hawthorne, CA
11886 Acacia Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Hawthorne
- Serving families in Hawthorne since at least 2011
In Hawthorne, California, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 315 students attend, with roughly 25 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 315
- Teachers
- 12.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 24.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 169 girls, 146 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph School?
About 315 students, with 25 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph School?
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