Very Good
#183 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 10% of private schools
St Joseph Elementary School
Elementary School
1910 SAN ANTONIO AVE, Alameda, CA 94501
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#183 of 1,787
In Alameda
#1 of 5
public schools
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St Joseph Elementary School
Elementary School in Alameda · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Joseph Elementary School
St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in Alameda, CA. St Joseph Elementary School serves approximately 266 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Joseph Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St Joseph Elementary School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Alameda, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary School (this school) | 7.6 |
| Love Elementary | 6.8 |
| Franklin Elementary | 8.0 |
| Will C. Wood Middle | 8.0 |
| Maya Lin | 8.6 |
| Edison Elementary | 7.9 |
| Frank Otis Elementary | 8.1 |
| Bay Farm | 7.8 |
| Lincoln Middle | 8.8 |
| William G. Paden Elementary | 7.4 |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary | 8.1 |
| The Academy of Alameda | 8.9 |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High | 7.5 |
| Alameda Community Learning Center | 6.1 |
| Nea Community Learning Center | 6.1 |
| Ruby Bridges Elementary | 4.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1910 SAN ANTONIO AVE, Alameda, CA 94501
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maya Lin (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Frank Otis Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Franklin Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Alameda, see our Alameda schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Alameda | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| St. Joseph Elementary Alameda | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Alameda | 0.0 mi | — |
| THE PHILLIPS ACADEMY Alameda | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Love Elementary Alameda | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Franklin Elementary Alameda | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| DA VINCI CENTER FOR GIFTED CHILDREN Alameda | 0.4 mi | — |
| BAYSIDE MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION Alameda | 0.4 mi | — |
| THE CHILD UNIQUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Alameda | 0.5 mi | — |
| The Child Unique Montessori School/Montessori Elementary School of Alameda Alameda | 0.5 mi | — |
| Will C. Wood Middle Alameda | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Alameda High Alameda | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| EnCompass Four Corners School Alameda | 1.0 mi | — |
| Maya Lin Alameda | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Downtown Charter Academy Oakland | 1.3 mi | 9.6 |
| Edison Elementary Alameda | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Frank Otis Elementary Alameda | 1.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Bay Farm Alameda | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| ST PHILIP NERI SCHOOL Alameda | 1.3 mi | 6.5 |
| St. Philip Neri Elementary Alameda | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,500
Median Home Value
$1,213,100
Median Rent
$2,362/mo
Population
63,517
College Educated
58.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
40.1
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A. L. Conner Elementary Orange Cove, CA | 7.6 |
| Alma Fuerte Public Pasadena, CA | 7.6 |
| Birch Grove Intermediate Newark, CA | 7.6 |
| Bowers Elementary Santa Clara, CA | 7.6 |
| Cadwallader Elementary San Jose, CA | 7.6 |
| California Creative Learning Academy Los Angeles, CA | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Joseph Elementary School
What grades does St Joseph Elementary School serve?
St Joseph Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph Elementary School?
St Joseph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph Elementary School rank in CA?
St Joseph Elementary School ranks #183 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Joseph Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Joseph Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Joseph Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Joseph Elementary School a religious school?
St Joseph Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 522-4456
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