St. Joseph Catholic School is a three-year-old Kindergarten through 8th grade school that is committed to developing each student's potential by providing the foundation of the Catholic faith, strong academic achievement, character development, and service to our greater community. https://www.stjoesbb.com/about-our-school
Free busing is available to full-day 4K students & above, in our busing area: https://www.stjoesbb.com/busing
St. Joe's provides comprehensive preschool (3K and 4K) programming where children grow in all areas of development: health/physical, social/emotional, language/communication, cognition/general knowledge and faith. Children build foundations school readiness through daily routines enriched with music, art, and gross motor activities. https://www.stjoesbb.com/3k and https://www.stjoesbb.com/4k
St. Joseph Catholic School participates in School Choice! See our website for details on how you might be eligible for FREE tuition: https://www.stjoesbb.com/choice!
Please call 262-662-2737 or email school@stjoesbb.com to arrange a personal tour today!
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1955
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Altar Servers, Cantors, Chess Club, Concert Band, Culinary Club, Leadership Team, Lego Club, Lego League, Scouting, Ski Club, Spanish Club
Altar Servers, Cantors, Chess Club, Concert Band, Culinary Club, Leadership Team, Lego Club, Lego League, Scouting, Ski Club, Spanish Club
School Notes
- "I cannot recommend this school enough. St. Joseph has been a second family for us. The moment we stepped foot into the classroom, we knew that our children were in good hands. The teachers are kind, patient, and truly dedicated to the success of each and every student, and the parent community is what uniquely makes this school feel like family. The classrooms are warm and welcoming, with plenty of learning opportunities that are both engaging and age-appropriate. Our children are always excited to go to school and come home every day eager to share what they've learned." - Parent of St. Joseph students in preschool through upper grades
- "In today`s world, I am glad that we made the choice to send our children to St. Joe`s. I am proud of who each of them has become. It was the best decision we ever made for our children and I would sacrifice and do it all over again." - Parent of three St. Joseph graduates
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?
St. Joseph Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 12/8/2021
A great school to educate, grow faith, and form friendships. I'm the mom of 5 graduates and each of them were well prepared for High School and some has now graduated from college. Many have maintained friendships from their years at St Joseph, and all have and continue to grow their Catholic faith! Each participated in sports while at St Joseph middle school and had the opportunity to not only learn a sport but play in a positive and safe environment. Very grateful for St Joseph School!
5 2/23/2019
St. Joseph School in Big Bend is a small close knit community of students in grades 4K-8th grade. It is a faith-centered school that puts character and manners at the center of their day. The teachers and staff are excellent and take the time to get to know each student's individual needs. The academics, technology, and athletic programs match and exceed those at the public school. Small class sizes allow for individual attention and integration across all grade levels. I would recommend this school to anyone!
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