St. Joseph Catholic School vs. Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
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School Overview
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Overview
St. Joseph Catholic School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the Other religious school association(s) and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
The student:teacher of St. Joseph Catholic School is 21:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School where exceptional academics and Catholic/Christian morals and values are taught with care and respect.
Our vision is to inspire our world through faith, education and service.
Conveniently located in the heart of Vancouver, WA, our private school provides a well-rounded education, accomplishes diligent community service, and offers a long list of extracurricular opportunities including sports.
All children thrive here as our highly trained teachers journey with them through preschool, elementary, intermediate and middle school.
All faiths are welcome in this family oriented private school, which is fully accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2000-2001
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1954
1956
Students Body
Total Students
473 students
283 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
67
40
Kindergarten Students
52
24
Grade 1 Students
46
34
Grade 2 Students
52
26
Grade 3 Students
40
24
Grade 4 Students
50
23
Grade 5 Students
44
23
Grade 6 Students
45
41
Grade 7 Students
42
23
Grade 8 Students
35
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
71%
Average Class Size
22
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:21
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(K-5: School plaid, blue pants or skirt/skort with white or red shirts; 6-8: khaki pants or skorts, navy shirts)
(K-5: School plaid, blue pants or skirt/skort with white or red shirts; 6-8: khaki pants or skorts, navy shirts)
Formal
(Plaid uniform K-5th, khaki and navy polo shirts for middle school)
(Plaid uniform K-5th, khaki and navy polo shirts for middle school)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,200
$9,975
Tuition Notes
Estimated tuition for the 2023/2024 year, Rates will be no more than: in-parish tuition is $683/mo. for 1st child ($8,200); out of parish tuition is $850/mo ($10,200). We offer a multi student discount for second and successive siblings in K-8. Tuition will be published as soon as it is finalized. We also offer Variable Tuition for families who qualify. Contact Eileen Sherrill for more information. Families also have the option to pay the full Cost to Educate a child, which is typically about $1800 more than our published tuition rate.
2024 - 2025 K-8th Tuition
Cost of K-8 Education $10,625
Out-of-Parish K-8 Tuition $9,975
In-Parish K-8 Tuition $8,3002024 - 2025 Preschool Tuition
Half Day Program - 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Tu/W/Th $2,625 per year
M - F $4,410 per yearFull Day Program - 8:15 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Tu/W/Th $5,250 per year
M - F $8,820 per year
% on Financial Aid
33%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
n/a
Admissions Director
Eileen Sherrill
Vikki Pynenburg
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Band Club, Choir, Drama Club, Mad Science, Speech Club, Student Leadership Team
Band, Battle of the Books, Lourdes Leadership, Robotics Club