St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Shelbyville, IN
127 E Broadway St, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Shelbyville since at least 2011
In Shelbyville, Indiana, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 83 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 83
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 39 girls, 44 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
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 Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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–5.
How many students attend St. Joseph School?
About 83 students, with 14 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. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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