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#119 of 188 private schools in CO
St Joseph Catholic School
Elementary School · Fort Collins, CO
A private elementary school in Fort Collins, CO serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
127 N HOWES ST, Fort Collins, CO 80521
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 CO.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Joseph Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 46Some Transit
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,679
Median home value
$541,300
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
32%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Putnam Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Harris Bilingual Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Laurel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Joseph Catholic School is listed in Fort Collins, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph Catholic School
St Joseph Catholic School is a private elementary school in Fort Collins, CO, serving approximately 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 188 private schools in CO.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 80521)
- 38,217
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 23
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80521; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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