The primary purpose of Saint Joseph School is to integrate the teachings, values, rituals and traditions of our Catholic faith into the religious, intellectual, social and physical development of the students we teach.
We are dedicated to creating a faith community that witnesses compassion and respect for others through our words and actions.
Our goal is to insure that all students receive a strong academic and religious foundation so that they may achieve their full potential while becoming moral, responsible, peace loving, global citizens.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
314 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/25/2018
Great school, with dedicated faculty and outstanding new principalDedicated families and great extra curriculars, soccer teams, basketball teams, and our kids play in the GC sports too. AMAZING enrichment programs , outside of normal classes, for the middle school (They had a Mini Med School series of dissections and lectures!)Great inviting community. I love this school
5 1/25/2018
I am a parent of two graduates and a Garden City resident. . Both children attended from N-8 and attended Their first choice Catholic high school - where they excelled academically and are now enrolled in a top 30 college. St Joe`s prepared them academically for a rigorous high school curriculum and served as a outstanding foundation for their continued success. Moreover, they were nurtured in a caring, values-based environment fostered by teachers, staff and an engaged parent community. Bullying didn`t happen at St. Joe`s - and if negative behavior happened - they are kids after all ! - there was a prompt response by faculty and admin alike. It`s a real community at St Joe`s - welcoming to all and dedicated to ensuring your child thrives in a supportive and personalized environment. Lucky to have a great option like St Joe`s in Garden City and the best investment we could have made for our family.
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