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#119 of 188 private schools in CO

St Joseph Catholic School

Elementary School

127 N HOWES ST, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

189

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

189

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#119 of 188

In Fort Collins

#3 of 4

public schools

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About St Joseph Catholic School

St Joseph Catholic School is a private elementary school in Fort Collins, CO. St Joseph Catholic School serves approximately 189 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares0.4 pts below CO schools

5.9

This school 5.9 · Average
CO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 189 students, St Joseph Catholic School 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 Catholic 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 Catholic School compares to 40 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Collins, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

This School

15.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

189

This School

457

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.9

This School

7.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 75.7% vs 0%

Hispanic 13.2% vs 0%

Asian 1.1% vs 0%

Black 0.5% vs 0%

St Joseph Catholic School Fort Collins Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Catholic School (this school)	—	189	14.7:1	5.9
Dunn Elementary School	0.8 mi	393	15.1:1	8.6
Putnam Elementary School	1.1 mi	261	9:1	6.1
Harris Bilingual Elementary School	1.2 mi	308	14.7:1	6.9
Laurel Elementary School	1.3 mi	431	13.9:1	6.7
Lincoln Middle School	1.5 mi	550	13.4:1	6.7
Lesher Middle School	1.6 mi	769	17.9:1	7.6
Bennett Elementary School	1.6 mi	383	12.8:1	7.4
PSD Global Academy	1.7 mi	299	12:1	6.7
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School	1.7 mi	390	14.4:1	7.4
Compass Community Collaborative School	1.9 mi	163	12.5:1	8.3
Irish Elementary School	2.2 mi	355	12.7:1	6.8
Ridgeview Classical Schools	2.2 mi	730	16.2:1	6.7
Poudre Community Academy	2.3 mi	251	16.7:1	3.7
Riffenburgh Elementary School	2.3 mi	451	16.1:1	8.1
Tavelli Elementary School	2.3 mi	511	17:1	8.3
O'Dea Elementary School	2.4 mi	432	14.4:1	8.5
Bauder Elementary School	2.6 mi	433	12.4:1	6.0
Blevins Middle School	2.7 mi	419	13.5:1	5.0
Mountain Sage Community School	2.8 mi	285	15:1	8.3
Beattie Elementary School	2.8 mi	309	14:1	7.3

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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 CO.

Classroom Attention

C 3.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,232

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 38%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 189

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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 CO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 75.7%

Hispanic 13.2%

Two or More 7.4%

Native American 2.1%

Asian 1.1%

Black 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

127 N HOWES ST, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Dunn Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is O'Dea Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Tavelli Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Collins, see our Fort Collins schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Centennial High School Fort Collins	0.8 mi	143	4.6
Dunn Elementary School Fort Collins	0.8 mi	393	8.6
Harris Bilingual Elementary School Fort Collins	1.2 mi	308	6.9
Putnam Elementary School Fort Collins	1.1 mi	261	6.1
Laurel Elementary School Fort Collins	1.3 mi	431	6.7
Lesher Middle School Fort Collins	1.6 mi	769	7.6
Bennett Elementary School Fort Collins	1.6 mi	383	7.4
PSD Global Academy Fort Collins	1.7 mi	299	6.7
Lincoln Middle School Fort Collins	1.5 mi	550	6.7
Compass Community Collaborative School Fort Collins	1.9 mi	163	8.3
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School Fort Collins	1.7 mi	390	7.4
O'Dea Elementary School Fort Collins	2.4 mi	432	8.5
Ridgeview Classical Schools Fort Collins	2.2 mi	730	6.7
Tavelli Elementary School Fort Collins	2.3 mi	511	8.3
HEARTS IN HAND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Fort Collins	2.5 mi	14	—
Riffenburgh Elementary School Fort Collins	2.3 mi	451	8.1
Poudre High School Fort Collins	2.1 mi	1,572	6.8
Irish Elementary School Fort Collins	2.2 mi	355	6.8
Beattie Elementary School Fort Collins	2.8 mi	309	7.3
RIVENDELL SCHOOL OF NORTHERN COLORADO Fort Collins	2.4 mi	107	7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80521 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$52,679

Median Home Value

$541,300

Median Rent

$1,412/mo

Population

38,217

College Educated

62.7%

Homeownership

36.9%

Avg Commute

19.6 min

Poverty Rate

32%

Median Age

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Catholic School

What grades does St Joseph Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Joseph Catholic School?

St Joseph Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Catholic School rank in CO?

St Joseph Catholic School ranks #119 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is St Joseph Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph Catholic 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 Catholic School a religious school?

St Joseph Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 91 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 46 Some Transit

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 189
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 13
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 176 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Larimer County
Phone: (970) 484-1171

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