St. Joseph Parish School vs. Redeemer Christian School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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School History
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Overview
A Catholic elementary school for grades preschool through eight, Saint Joseph Parish School allows children to not only learn and grow in academics but in faith as children of Christ. Saint Joseph`s offers several community service projects throughout the year to teach empathy and compassion for others.
It's mission is to proclaim the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and help students apply that message in their daily lives while growing in faith, knowledge, and stewardship.
Named both a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for its academics and a Purple Star School for its dedication to families in the military, Saint Joseph's offers classes in traditional subjects as well as art, music, band, physical education, Spanish, and technology.
The curriculum includes X-STREAM learning which like STEM, integrates content subject areas into cohesive learning projects based on real-world applications.
SJS also partners with community neighbors including Kent State University, University Hospitals, Millapore Sigma, University of Akron, and Snapology to provide hands-on discovery across all grade levels. Through its CYO program, St. Joseph students are able to participate in a complete sports program.
Imagine your child growing in their faith, academic and social skills because they are being equipped to excel by caring teachers that are focused on God`s presence.
Imagine your child making a positive difference with the faith they have bolstered and the skills they have developed! At Redeemer Christian School, students become faith-based dream makers and world changers!.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2019
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Speech and Reading
Year Founded
1923
1953
Students Body
Total Students
193 students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
22
23
Kindergarten Students
12
13
Grade 1 Students
22
11
Grade 2 Students
16
8
Grade 3 Students
12
6
Grade 4 Students
19
11
Grade 5 Students
27
19
Grade 6 Students
22
13
Grade 7 Students
17
6
Grade 8 Students
24
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
7 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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38%
Average Class Size
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14
Number of AP Classes
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6
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:19
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniforms)
(Uniforms)
Formal
(polo shirts, khaki pants (boys), skirts and jumpers (girls))
(polo shirts, khaki pants (boys), skirts and jumpers (girls))
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,490
$4,650
Tuition Notes
Financial Aid Available, EdChoice Provider
There are discounts for additional children.
% on Financial Aid
60%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,100
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Acceptance Rate
85%
98%
Admissions Director
Melissa Rodgers
Kenneth Krueger
Admissions Associate
Carrie DePasquale
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
9
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
6
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Advanced Band, Altar Servers, Beginning Band, Choirs, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, Student Council
Band, Choir, Computer Club, Cub and Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Hand Chimes, Handbells, Musicals, Student Council, Worship Team