St. Josephs School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Moorhead, MN
1005 2nd Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 2 Catholic schools in Moorhead
St. Josephs School is a Catholic diocesan school in Moorhead, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 177 students and around 11 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Crookston. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 162 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 177
- Teachers
- 15.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 61 girls, 116 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Crookston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Josephs School whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · 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. Josephs School
What grades does St. Josephs School serve?
St. Josephs School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Josephs School?
About 177 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Josephs School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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