Very Good

#485 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 27% of private schools

St Joseph School Mountain View

Elementary School

1120 MIRAMONTE AVE, Mountain View, CA 94040

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

126

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

126

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#485 of 1,787

In Mountain View

#4 of 8

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About St Joseph School Mountain View

St Joseph School Mountain View is a private elementary school in Mountain View, CA. St Joseph School Mountain View serves approximately 126 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph School Mountain View has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

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This school 7.0 · Very Good
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 126 students, St Joseph School Mountain View is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Joseph School Mountain View 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

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How St Joseph School Mountain View compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Mountain View, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

This School

19.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

126

This School

410

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

8.1

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 53.2% vs 0%

White 23.8% vs 0%

Asian 11.9% vs 0%

Black 3.2% vs 0%

St Joseph School Mountain View Mountain View Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph School Mountain View (this school)	—	126	12.6:1	7.0
Isaac Newton Graham Middle	0.2 mi	870	18.1:1	8.8
Benjamin Bubb Elementary	0.5 mi	335	18.6:1	9.3
Mariano Castro Elementary	0.7 mi	257	18.4:1	3.6
Gabriela Mistral Elementary	0.8 mi	380	21.1:1	6.8
Edith Landels Elementary	0.9 mi	363	20.2:1	9.3
Amy Imai Elementary	0.9 mi	398	19.9:1	9.4
Springer Elementary	1.0 mi	347	20.4:1	9.5
Stevenson Elementary	1.3 mi	450	23.7:1	9.6
Theuerkauf Elementary	1.4 mi	315	18.5:1	7.8
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary	1.5 mi	348	19.3:1	6.4
Monta Loma Elementary	1.8 mi	274	16.1:1	7.9
Crittenden Middle	1.9 mi	582	17.6:1	8.9

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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

B 5.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 63%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 126

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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 53.2%

White 23.8%

Asian 11.9%

Two or More 7.1%

Black 3.2%

Native American 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1120 MIRAMONTE AVE, Mountain View, CA 94040

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph School Mountain View may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Stevenson Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Springer Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Amy Imai Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mountain View, see our Mountain View schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View	0.2 mi	870	8.8
Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View	0.5 mi	335	9.3
ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Mountain View	0.5 mi	11	—
MTN VIEW ACADEMY Mountain View	0.7 mi	59	7.2
Mariano Castro Elementary Mountain View	0.7 mi	257	3.6
Canterbury Christian School Los Altos	0.6 mi	74	—
Gabriela Mistral Elementary Mountain View	0.8 mi	380	6.8
KHAN LAB SCHOOL Mountain View	0.9 mi	40	6.6
Khan Lab School Mountain View	0.9 mi	135	—
Almond Elementary Los Altos	0.8 mi	365	8.8
Springer Elementary Mountain View	1.0 mi	347	9.5
ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL Mountain View	1.0 mi	1,745	5.7
Amy Imai Elementary Mountain View	0.9 mi	398	9.4
Edith Landels Elementary Mountain View	0.9 mi	363	9.3
Stevenson Elementary Mountain View	1.3 mi	450	9.6
MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS CTR Mountain View	1.2 mi	5	—
Theuerkauf Elementary Mountain View	1.4 mi	315	7.8
Los Altos High Los Altos	1.1 mi	2,114	9.0
Georgina P. Blach Junior High Los Altos	1.5 mi	404	8.6
WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View	1.5 mi	121	8.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$184,494

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$3,017/mo

Population

35,581

College Educated

77.9%

Homeownership

36.2%

Avg Commute

24.5 min

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Median Age

34.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph School Mountain View

What grades does St Joseph School Mountain View serve?

St Joseph School Mountain View serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph School Mountain View?

St Joseph School Mountain View has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School Mountain View is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph School Mountain View rank in CA?

St Joseph School Mountain View ranks #485 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Joseph School Mountain View's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph School Mountain View 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 School Mountain View a private school?

Yes, St Joseph School Mountain View 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 School Mountain View a religious school?

St Joseph School Mountain View has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 85 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 47 Some Transit
Bike Score: 94 Biker’s Paradise

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 126
Gender Split: 60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 181 days
Setting: Small City
County: Santa Clara County
Phone: (650) 967-1839

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