St. Josephs School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
West Saint Paul, MN
1138 Seminole Ave, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in West Saint Paul
- Serving families in West Saint Paul since at least 2011
St. Josephs School is a Catholic diocesan school in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 389 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 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
- 389
- Teachers
- 28 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 211 girls, 178 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
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 389 students, with 14 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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