St. Joseph School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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St. Joseph School

127 N 4th St Decatur, IN 46733

Tel: (260) 724-2765

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 338 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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About the School

St. Joseph School in Decatur, IN offers co鈥揺d Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a town setting.
Founded in 1881, the school serves 338 udents with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 and an average class size of 15.
The school reports a udent diversity percentage of 10.9%, reflecting some racial and ethnic representation.
Joseph School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Among private schools in Indiana,.
Joseph ranks in the top 20% for large student body and oldest founding date.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 338 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph School
Pre-K	71
Kind	24
2	30
3	27
4	26
5	45
6	41
7	33
8	41

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Year Founded

1881

School Calendar

School Motto

Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Student Body

Total Students

338 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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