Very Good
#473 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 26% of private schools
St Joseph Elementary School
Elementary School
1961 PLUM ST, Pinole, CA 94564
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
318
Student-Teacher
14.5:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#473 of 1,787
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St Joseph Elementary School
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About St Joseph Elementary School
St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in Pinole, CA. St Joseph Elementary School serves approximately 318 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.0 · 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 6 public schools serving similar grades in Pinole, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Collins Elementary | 4.7 |
| West County Mandarin | 8.9 |
| Pinole Middle | 5.9 |
| Stewart Elementary | 6.2 |
| Shannon Elementary | 8.0 |
| Ellerhorst Elementary | 5.7 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
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. West County Mandarin (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ohlone Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Hercules), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Shannon Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly 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 | 4.7 |
| King's Academy Pinole | 0.4 mi | — |
| Stewart Elementary Pinole | 0.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Pinole Valley High Pinole | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Pinole Middle Pinole | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| West County Mandarin Pinole | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Ohlone Elementary Hercules | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Shannon Elementary Pinole | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| 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 | 4.3 |
| SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIE- CATALYST ACADEMY El Sobrante | 1.5 mi | — |
| Betty Reid Soskin Middle El Sobrante | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Bethel Christian Academy El Sobrante | 1.8 mi | — |
| Murphy Elementary El Sobrante | 1.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Ellerhorst Elementary Pinole | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
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
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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 ranks #473 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 7.0 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
- 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 County
- Phone
- (510) 724-0242
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