St. Joseph's Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Boise, ID
825 W Fort St, Boise, ID 83702
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
- One of the 3 largest Catholic schools in Idaho
- Serving families in Boise since at least 2011
St. Joseph's Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Boise, Idaho, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 367 students and around 15 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 11% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Boise. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 184 days a year. Idaho has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 367
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 184 girls, 183 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Boise
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 184 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Idaho.
- Compared with 13 Catholic elementary schools in Idaho.
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 Idaho
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph's Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit · Tax credit or deduction
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's Catholic School
What grades does St. Joseph's Catholic School serve?
St. Joseph's Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph's Catholic School?
About 367 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph's Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Idaho has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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