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St. Joseph's Catholic School

St. Joseph's Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory day school recognized and approved by and within the Diocese of Charleston.
St. Joseph's seeks academic excellence and strives to form the minds, hearts, and souls of its students in the likeness of Christ.
The school is listed in the Newman Guide as committed to upholding the standards of faithful Catholic education.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 662 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,450
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Joseph's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1993

Student Body

Total Students
662 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph's Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
Average Class Size
16 students
Number of AP Courses
14 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP European Economics, AP European History, AP French Language, AP Government, AP Physics, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History
Average SAT score
1172
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform Required

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
We provide over one million dollars in Tuition Assistance to approximately one-third of our families each year.
% on Financial Aid
33%
Admissions Director
Jenny Starks
Admissions Associate
Emily Burress

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Aerospace Club, Art Club, Chess Club, Compadres, Ex Libris Book Club, GSA, Guild of St. Martha, Guild of St. Stephen, Inscape, Interact Club, Math Team, Philosophy Club, Quiz Bowl, Students for Life, Theatre Production/Stage Crew, Young Entrepreneur Club, Youth in Government

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Bike Club

School Notes

  • St. Joseph's Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory day school recognized and approved by and within the Diocese of Charleston.
  • St. Joseph's seeks academic excellence and strives to form the minds, hearts, and souls of its students in the likeness of Christ.
  • The school is listed in the Newman Guide ascommitted to upholding the standards of faithful Catholic education.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph's Catholic School cost?
St. Joseph's Catholic School's tuition is approximately $18,450 for private students.
What sports does St. Joseph's Catholic School offer?
St. Joseph's Catholic School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. St. Joseph's Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.
What is St. Joseph's Catholic School's ranking?
St. Joseph's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph's Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph's Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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We love that St. Joe's is a place that is the best fit for all of our children. However, they could stand to be MUCH less nepotistic (if that's even a word). The admissions director could, also, stand to be MUCH more pro-athletics or just retire altogether...she's been there too long. We've been there for more than 9 years and all of our graduates have excelled and been ready for their college education. St. Joe's has made strides in improving other administrative issues that have been road blocks in the past so, if you are considering St. Joseph's Catholic School for your child, we very highly recommend it. The peer environment is not any different from any other private school but, St. Joseph's is TRULY a college prep school where Christ Church Episcopal School is NOT.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked SC School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 662 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,450
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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