Very Good
#290 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 20% of private schools
St Joseph Catholic School
Elementary School
535 AVE M NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#290 of 1,462
In Winter Haven
#3 of 8
public schools
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St Joseph Catholic School
Elementary School in Winter Haven · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Joseph Catholic School
St Joseph Catholic School is a private elementary school in Winter Haven, FL. St Joseph Catholic School serves approximately 427 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
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
BetaHow St Joseph Catholic School compares to 18 public schools serving similar grades in Winter Haven, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic School (this school) | 7.3 |
| CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI | 7.5 |
| JEWETT MIDDLE ACADEMY MAGNET | 4.3 |
| DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3.3 |
| JEWETT SCHOOL OF THE ARTS | 5.2 |
| LANGUAGE & LITERACY ACADEMY FOR LEARNING | 4.4 |
| FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY | 8.5 |
| INWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.0 |
| NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 4.3 |
| FRED G. GARNER ACADEMY | 6.2 |
| ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.0 |
| WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL | 3.0 |
| HARTRIDGE ACADEMY | 6.2 |
| LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.0 |
| GARDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 5.6 |
| RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMY | 4.9 |
| RIDGE TEEN PARENT PROGRAM | — |
| WAHNETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 6.0 |
| CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 FL.
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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 FL
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
535 AVE M NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FRED G. GARNER ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Winter Haven, see our Winter Haven schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33881 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,867
Median Home Value
$177,400
Median Rent
$1,153/mo
Population
39,189
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
69.6%
Avg Commute
33.4 min
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Median Age
43.6
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|---|---|
| AVALON ELEMENTARY Orlando, FL | 7.3 |
| BARDMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Seminole, FL | 7.3 |
| CREATIVE INSPIRATION JOURNEY SCHOOL OF ST CLOUD St. Cloud, FL | 7.3 |
| DOVER SHORES ELEMENTARY Orlando, FL | 7.3 |
| DR. GILBERT L. PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami, FL | 7.3 |
| EGLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Eglin Afb, FL | 7.3 |
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 Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph Catholic School?
St Joseph Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School is 13.3:1. 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 FL?
St Joseph Catholic School ranks #290 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is St Joseph Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 293-3311
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