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#1328 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Joseph School

Elementary School

905 N CAMPUS AVE, Upland, CA 91786

Private

Enrollment

329

Student-Teacher

27.2:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,328 of 1,787

In Upland

#3 of 3

public schools

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St Joseph School

5.5/10

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

Upland Junior High

5.1/10

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Upland Elementary

6.7/10

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About St Joseph School

St Joseph School is a private elementary school in Upland, CA. St Joseph School serves approximately 329 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,328 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.7 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St Joseph School runs 27.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

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 12 public schools serving similar grades in Upland, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
This School
vs
24:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
329
This School
vs
562
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 56.2% vs 0%
White 18.5% vs 0%
Asian 15.2% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
St Joseph School Upland Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Joseph School (this school) 5.5
Upland Junior High 5.1
Upland Elementary 6.7
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation 4.3
Sierra Vista Elementary 4.6
Magnolia Elementary 5.9
Baldy View Elementary 6.2
Sycamore Elementary 4.9
Citrus Elementary 4.2
Pioneer Junior High 7.3
Cabrillo Elementary 4.6
Pepper Tree Elementary 7.1
Valencia Elementary 7.1

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)
C- 1.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 27.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,281.6
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 62%
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
View breakdown
Enrollment 329
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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 56.2%
White 18.5%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Pacific Islander 1.2%
Black 0.9%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

905 N CAMPUS AVE, Upland, CA 91786

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Edison Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Ontario), which scores notably higher. Another option is Vineyard Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Ontario), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Upland Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Upland, see our Upland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Upland Junior High Upland 0.2 mi 5.1
Upland Elementary Upland 0.3 mi 6.7
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation Upland 0.5 mi 4.3
Sierra Vista Elementary Upland 0.7 mi 4.6
WESTERN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Upland 0.9 mi 7.1
Upland High Upland 0.9 mi 6.6
Magnolia Elementary Upland 1.2 mi 5.9
STONE RIDGE ACADEMY Upland 1.3 mi 6.7
Edison Elementary Ontario 1.4 mi 8.9
Carden Arbor View School Upland 1.4 mi
Baldy View Elementary Upland 1.3 mi 6.2
Berlyn Elementary Ontario 1.6 mi 6.4
Los Amigos Elementary Rancho Cucamonga 1.4 mi 4.5
Sycamore Elementary Upland 1.4 mi 4.9
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF UPLAND Upland 1.5 mi
Valle Vista Elementary Rancho Cucamonga 1.5 mi 5.9
Citrus Elementary Upland 1.6 mi 4.2
Pioneer Junior High Upland 1.8 mi 7.3
Chaffey High Ontario 1.9 mi 5.9
Vineyard Elementary Ontario 1.9 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 91786 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$86,961

Median Home Value

$607,100

Median Rent

$1,923/mo

Population

55,519

College Educated

30%

Homeownership

44.9%

Avg Commute

30.3 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

34.8

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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 329 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School is 27.2:1. 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 #1,328 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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
71 Very Walkable
Transit Score
38 Some Transit
Bike Score
78 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
329
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County

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