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#618 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 35% of private schools

St Joseph School

Elementary School

43222 MISSION BLVD, Fremont, CA 94539

Private

Enrollment

209

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#618 of 1,787

In Fremont

#4 of 10

public schools

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St Joseph School

6.7/10

Elementary School in Fremont · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Joseph School

St Joseph School is a private elementary school in Fremont, CA. St Joseph School serves approximately 209 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.5 pts above CA schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Joseph 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

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How St Joseph School compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in Fremont, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
This School
vs
22.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
209
This School
vs
615
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
7.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 49.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 16.3% vs 0%
White 9.6% vs 0%
Black 1% vs 0%
St Joseph School Fremont Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Joseph School (this school) 6.7
Mission San Jose Elementary 8.5
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary 8.7
William Hopkins Middle 8.6
Mission Valley Elementary 8.6
John Gomes Elementary 7.8
Fred E. Weibel Elementary 8.2
E. M. Grimmer Elementary 9.0
Harvey Green Elementary 8.5
O. N. Hirsch Elementary 8.4
John M. Horner Middle 8.5
J. Haley Durham Elementary 7.8
Vista Alternative 7.4
Lila Bringhurst Elementary 7.8
California School for the Deaf-Fremont 5.8
California School for the Blind 6.0
John Blacow Elementary 4.7
Steven Millard Elementary 7.2
James Leitch Elementary 8.6
G. M. Walters Middle 8.0
Vallejo Mill Elementary 7.7

Showing 20 of 38 schools. View all schools in Fremont

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.8:1
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- 8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 67%
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 209
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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)

Asian 49.8%
Two or More 23.0%
Hispanic 16.3%
White 9.6%
Black 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

43222 MISSION BLVD, Fremont, CA 94539

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. E. M. Grimmer Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Joshua Chadbourne Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mission Valley Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fremont, see our Fremont schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FREMONT Fremont 0.2 mi 5.3
Averroes High School Fremont 0.3 mi
Alsion Montessori Middle/High Fremont 0.3 mi
Mission San Jose Elementary Fremont 0.5 mi 8.5
Mission San Jose High Fremont 1.1 mi 8.5
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Fremont 1.1 mi
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary Fremont 1.3 mi 8.7
William Hopkins Middle Fremont 1.5 mi 8.6
Mission Valley Elementary Fremont 1.5 mi 8.6
Fred E. Weibel Elementary Fremont 2.0 mi 8.2
John Gomes Elementary Fremont 2.0 mi 7.8
VALOR ACADEMY Fremont 2.4 mi
E. M. Grimmer Elementary Fremont 2.0 mi 9.0
BASIS INDEPENDENT FREMONT UPPER SCHOOL Fremont 2.6 mi 6.5
Harvey Green Elementary Fremont 2.5 mi 8.5
Lila Bringhurst Elementary Fremont 2.8 mi 7.8
ILM ACADEMY Fremont 2.4 mi 6.3
LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI IRVINGTON INC. Fremont 2.4 mi
O. N. Hirsch Elementary Fremont 2.5 mi 8.4
MISSION VALLEY MONTESSORI Fremont 2.7 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94539 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$235,399

Median Home Value

$1,878,400

Median Rent

$3,183/mo

Population

52,609

College Educated

78.6%

Homeownership

79.6%

Avg Commute

31.1 min

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Median Age

42.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph School

What grades does St Joseph School serve?

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

How many students attend St Joseph School?

St Joseph School has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School is 14.8:1. 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 rank in CA?

St Joseph School ranks #618 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 a private school?

Yes, St Joseph 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 School a religious school?

St Joseph School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
62 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
209
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Alameda County

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