St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Martinsburg, WV
110 E Stephen St, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Martinsburg
- The largest of 21 Catholic schools in West Virginia
- One of the most diverse private schools in West Virginia
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in West Virginia
- Serving families in Martinsburg since at least 2011
St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school in Martinsburg, West Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 312 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. West Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 312
- Teachers
- 36.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 100 girls, 212 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia.
- Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in West Virginia.
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 West Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph School whether it takes part.
- Hope Scholarship · Education savings account
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 312 students, with 9 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. West Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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