Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Joseph School
About the School
- St. Joseph School provides education in accord with Catholic principles to the students of Saint Joseph School; to maintain Saint Joseph School in proper physical condition; and to establish policies for Saint Joseph School under the authority of the Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, in conjunction with the pastors of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Blessed Katharine Drexel parishes and the Bishop of Harrisburg.
- School program is designed to help our children develop spiritually, intellectually, and physically so that they meet the challenges in their lives, applying Gospel values in our ever-changing society.
- The required curriculum subjects are: religion, integrated language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, music, health, computer, library skills, art, handwriting, and physical education in accordance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Diocese of Harrisburg.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2015
Student Body
Total Students
416 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Joseph School often compared to?
St. Joseph School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Theresa School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Joseph School is West Shore Christian Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mechanicsburg Learning Center (1.6 miles away)
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Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1200 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-7464
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Episcopal
215 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 763-6903
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 127 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
3003 Elizabethtown Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 312-7595
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
841 W Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2439
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 137 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
335 Cumberland Pkwy
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 791-2707
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Ritter Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-7680
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 Bryant St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 590-5070
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-1405
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students
Catholic
3601 Simpson Ferry Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-1116
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Islamic
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 610 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
Christian
201 West Main Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-3550
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
4681 E Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 761-7000
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
Alternative School
41 S Locust St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-1405
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Islamic
1007 Ranavilla Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-5395
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: K-5 | 15 students
Christian
702 Lisburn Rd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 461-9050
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
841 W Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-2439
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 137 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
335 Cumberland Pkwy
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 791-2707
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
5049 Ritter Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 766-7680
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
201 Bryant St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 590-5070
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Daycare / Preschool
188 Woods Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 791-0111
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
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6/
Top 50%10
136 Fohl Street
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
Arendtsville, PA 17303
(717) 677-4300
9320.7 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
9321.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 North Main Street
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
Biglerville, PA 17307
(717) 677-7191
9321.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 N Dickinson School Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9324.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Mooreland Ave
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6800
9325.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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