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St. Joseph School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Racine, WI

1525 Erie St, Racine, WI 53402

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Wisconsin
  • Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12

In Racine, Wisconsin, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 196 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 23% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The school day runs about 7 hours, 179 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
196
Teachers
11.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 105 girls, 91 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
179 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    160’11–12154’13–14205’21–22196’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K8
    K18
    122
    222
    319
    426
    525
    624
    718
    822

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino37%
    White35%
    Black16%
    Two or more races11%
    Asian1%

    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

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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?

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    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 196 students, with 17 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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