St. Joseph School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lake Orion, MI
703 N Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Lake Orion
- Serving families in Lake Orion since at least 2011
In Lake Orion, Michigan, St. Joseph School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 391 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Detroit. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 391
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 204 girls, 187 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Detroit
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 391 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph School?
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