St. Joseph the Worker School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Orefield, PA
1858 Applewood Dr, Orefield, PA 18069
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Orefield
- Serving families in Orefield since at least 2011
St. Joseph the Worker School is a Catholic parish school in Orefield, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 366 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Allentown. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 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–8
- Students
- 366
- Teachers
- 26.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 222 girls, 144 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Allentown
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% 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
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph the Worker 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 the Worker School
What grades does St. Joseph the Worker School serve?
St. Joseph the Worker School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph the Worker School?
About 366 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph the Worker 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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