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#474 of 1,790 private schools in CA

Top 26% of private schools

St Joseph Elementary School

Elementary School

1961 PLUM ST, Pinole, CA 94564

Private Estimated Score

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data. Learn more

Enrollment

318

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Updated 2021-22

How this school compares

California elementary schools

#264 of 1,102

About St Joseph Elementary School

St Joseph Elementary School serves 318 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Pinole, California. With 22 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school has earned a 7.8 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #1204 out of 1790 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 33rd percentile among California schools.

As a regular public school, St Joseph Elementary provides comprehensive educational programming across its grade span, serving students from their earliest school years through middle school. The school sits in the heart of Pinole's 94564 ZIP code area, where families enjoy a median household income of $113,630 and median home values of $666,700. The community shows strong educational values, with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 5.5% among the area's 18,946 residents.

St Joseph Elementary School operates within Pinole's large suburban setting, providing students with the benefits of a well-established community environment that balances residential comfort with educational opportunity.

What Parents Should Know

As a private school, St Joseph Elementary School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Joseph Elementary School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Pinole, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
This School
vs
20.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
318
This School
vs
355
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
7.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 42.5% vs 0%
Asian 24.2% vs 0%
White 12.6% vs 0%
Black 11.9% vs 0%
St Joseph Elementary School Pinole Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Joseph Elementary School (this school) 7.0
Collins Elementary 6.3
West County Mandarin 7.1
Pinole Middle 5.7
Stewart Elementary 8.4
Shannon Elementary 8.3
Ellerhorst Elementary 8.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 73%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 318
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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)

Hispanic 42.5%
Asian 24.2%
White 12.6%
Black 11.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Pacific Islander 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1961 PLUM ST, Pinole, CA 94564

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ohlone Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Hercules), which scores notably higher. Another option is Stewart Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Shannon Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pinole, see our Pinole schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Big Minds Unschool Online Pinole 0.2 mi
BIG MINDS Pinole 0.2 mi
LA CASITA BILINGUE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pinole 0.2 mi
Collins Elementary Pinole 0.2 mi 6.3
King's Academy Pinole 0.4 mi
Stewart Elementary Pinole 0.9 mi 8.4
Pinole Valley High Pinole 0.9 mi 7.7
Pinole Middle Pinole 0.8 mi 5.7
West County Mandarin Pinole 0.8 mi 7.1
Ohlone Elementary Hercules 1.1 mi 8.7
Shannon Elementary Pinole 1.1 mi 8.3
EL SOBRANTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL El Sobrante 1.6 mi 6.6
El Sobrante Christian School El Sobrante 1.6 mi
Seneca Family of Agencies, Catalyst Academy El Sobrante 1.5 mi
Tara Hills Elementary San Pablo 1.3 mi 4.6
SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIE- CATALYST ACADEMY El Sobrante 1.5 mi
Betty Reid Soskin Middle El Sobrante 1.5 mi 4.2
Bethel Christian Academy El Sobrante 1.8 mi
Murphy Elementary El Sobrante 1.9 mi 6.0
Ellerhorst Elementary Pinole 1.8 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94564 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$120,833

Median Home Value

$697,100

Median Rent

$2,738/mo

Population

18,835

College Educated

38.7%

Homeownership

75.9%

Avg Commute

37.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Median Age

44.1

Community Profile

The community surrounding St Joseph Elementary School has a median household income of $120,833. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $697,100, with a median rent of $2,738/month. The local poverty rate of 6.5% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 38 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

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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 Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Elementary School?

St Joseph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School is 14.5:1. 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 is ranked #474 out of 1,790 private schools in CA.

What is St Joseph Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Elementary School has a composite rating of 7.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
79 Very Walkable
Bike Score
51 Bikeable
City Safety
High (2,480/100K)

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FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Pinole). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
318
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
CONTRA COSTA
Data Year
2022–2023

How We Rate Schools

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