Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Joseph Elementary School
About the School
- St. Joseph School is part of a Catholic Parish Community, made up of individuals striving for the common goal to be "grounded in the values and truths of our Catholic faith".
- We are concerned with modeling the values and principles of Jesus and instilling these in our children.
- In partnership with parents, who are the primary educators, we believe that given the right conditions, all children can learn.
- St. Joseph school, staff, parents, and parish family are committed to teaching quality, Christ-centered Catholic beliefs and values.
- Our uniqueness is displayed in our staff dedication, parental involvement, and community pride which make St. Joseph a leader in academic excellence, social integration and appreciation of each individual as a Child of God.
- Our philosophy of education is based on the belief that all truth is from God, the divine Creator.
- We are committed to teaching students that God's truth is the integrating factor for all of life.
- Therefore, our educational curriculum encompasses religious and general academic studies.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Braves
School Notes
- St. Joseph School is part of a Catholic Parish Community, made up of individuals striving for the common goal to be "grounded in the values and truths of our Catholic faith". We are concerned with modeling the values and principles of Jesus and instilling these in our children. In partnership with parents, who are the primary educators, we believe that given the right conditions, all children can learn. St. Joseph school, staff, parents, and parish family are committed to teaching quality, Christ-centered Catholic beliefs and values. Our uniqueness is displayed in our staff dedication, parental involvement, and community pride which make St. Joseph a leader in academic excellence, social integration and appreciation of each individual as a Child of God. Our philosophy of education is based on the belief that all truth is from God, the divine Creator. We are committed to teaching students that God's truth is the integrating factor for all of life. Therefore, our educational curriculum encompasses religious and general academic studies.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Joseph Elementary School often compared to?
St. Joseph Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Patrick School PK-12, Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to St. Joseph Elementary School is St. Patrick School (9.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Most Holy Trinity School (5.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Peter Lutheran Church & School (9.2 miles away)
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(989) 593-2616
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Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-3702
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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Catholic
122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Catholic
122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
8070 S Bloomer St
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(989) 584-6430
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Baptist
1158 W Carson City Rd
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 291-0555
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 59 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5330 W St Joe Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 821-5565
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 118 students
Catholic
545 N Maple St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2616
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-6 | 309 students
Catholic
209 N Westphalia St
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-3702
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Catholic
122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
122 West Street
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8990 Church Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-3178
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 357 students
Catholic
122 N W St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-7551
Distance: 11.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
317 Baldie St
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(616) 527-3561
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
8070 S Bloomer St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6430
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Catholic
325 Edwards St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-2167
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(616) 754-3688
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(616) 754-3688
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100 W Ellis Ave
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(616) 794-4100
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(616) 794-4100
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(616) 794-4400
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
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250 Pleasant St
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(616) 642-1200
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1200
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
9383.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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