St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Hilo, HI
1000 Ululani St, Hilo, HI 96720
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools nationwide
- 95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Hilo since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Hilo, Hawaii, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 163 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Honolulu. The school reports that about 95% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 163
- Teachers
- 22 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 70 girls, 93 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Honolulu
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 95% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about St. Joseph School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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–12.
How many students attend St. Joseph School?
About 163 students, with 7 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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Mauna Loa School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
A Christian school in Hilo
Hilo, HI0.5 mi
Christian Liberty Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Keaau
Keaau, HI6.9 mi
Malamalama Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 2 independent schools in Keaau
Keaau, HI13 mi
Malamalama Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
Keaau, HI13 mi