St. Joseph School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
York, PA
2945 Kingston Rd, York, PA 17402
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest Catholic school in York
- Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in York since at least 2011
In York, Pennsylvania, St. Joseph School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 231 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 231
- Teachers
- 20.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 96 girls, 135 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Harrisburg
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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–6.
How many students attend St. Joseph School?
About 231 students, with 11 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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