St. Joseph School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Saint Charles, MO
1351 Motherhead Rd, Saint Charles, MO 63304
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Missouri
- The largest Catholic school in Saint Charles
- Serving families in Saint Charles since at least 2011
St. Joseph School is a Catholic parish school in Saint Charles, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 891 students and around 20 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 891
- Teachers
- 45 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 19.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 474 girls, 417 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
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 Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph School whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
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 891 students, with 20 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. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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