The staff at SJS works together with the parents to assist the children in becoming everything God expects them to be.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,250
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
23%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
No child is refused admission due to inability to pay.Students that are not Catholic pay $500 more.
School Notes
- The staff at SJS works together with the parents to assist the children in becoming everything God expects them to be.Religion is taught daily and the children are blessed to be able to attend mass twice a week. The average class size is 17 students. Physical Education is offered three times a week and Music is offered twice. .
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph Elementary School cost?
St. Joseph Elementary School's tuition is approximately $1,250 for private students.
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 8/21/2014
I went there in 1959
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