St. Joseph's Catholic School

St. Joseph's School is staffed with competent and certified lay teachers and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Class size is limited and a diversity of teaching/learning methods are employed to meet the individual learning needs of students.
The administration and staff endeavor to provide a spiritual and respectful learning environment as well as the most current textbooks for the education of our students.
St. Joseph's is proud of it success in all areas related to our mission, but takes special pride in how we measure against our peers, when comparing the statewide WASL scores.
The School Advisory Commission is made up of eight to twelve members, nominated by the Commission from a nomination slate of parish and school persons.
The appointments are made after a discernment process by the Commission members, the Pastor, and the principal focusing on the specialized needs and issues addressed by the Commission.
The School Advisory Commission ordinarily meets monthly.  The dates are published in the school calendar.
The mission of the St. Joseph's PTO is to support the school and its families through fundraising, community building, and assisting in classroom needs.
To do this the PTO acts as a conduit between the school and the families of St. Joseph's.
The Parent Teacher Organization ordinarily meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.  The dates are published in the school calendar.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked WA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Average class size: 20 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 Washington for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph's Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
listed on web site

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Science Olympiad

Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Orchestra

School Notes

  • St. Joseph's School is staffed with competent and certified lay teachers and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Class size is limited and a diversity of teaching/learning methods are employed to meet the individual learning needs of students. The administration and staff endeavor to provide a spiritual and respectful learning environment as well as the most current textbooks for the education of our students. St. Joseph's is proud of it success in all areas related to our mission, but takes special pride in how we measure against our peers, when comparing the statewide WASL scores. The School Advisory Commission is made up of eight to twelve members, nominated by the Commission from a nomination slate of parish and school persons. The appointments are made after a discernment process by the Commission members, the Pastor, and the principal focusing on the specialized needs and issues addressed by the Commission. The School Advisory Commission ordinarily meets monthly. The dates are published in the school calendar. The mission of the St. Joseph's PTO is to support the school and its families through fundraising, community building, and assisting in classroom needs. To do this the PTO acts as a conduit between the school and the families of St. Joseph's. The Parent Teacher Organization ordinarily meets twice monthly on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The dates are published in the school calendar.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Joseph's Catholic School offer?
St. Joseph's Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer and Softball.
What is St. Joseph's Catholic School's ranking?
St. Joseph's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body.
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).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked WA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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