Very Good

#179 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 12% of private schools

St Joseph Catholic School

Elementary School

5320 BABCOCK ST NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

156

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

156

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#179 of 1,462

In Palm Bay

#2 of 5

public schools

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About St Joseph Catholic School

St Joseph Catholic School is a private elementary school in Palm Bay, FL. St Joseph Catholic School serves approximately 156 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.0 pts above FL schools

7.6

This school 7.6 · Very Good
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 156 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 18 public schools serving similar grades in Palm Bay, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

This School

16.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

156

This School

738

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.6

This School

6.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 57.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 26.9% vs 0%

Black 9% vs 0%

Asian 3.2% vs 0%

St Joseph Catholic School Palm Bay Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Catholic School (this school)	—	156	10.9:1	7.6
PORT MALABAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.8 mi	605	13.4:1	7.1
PALM BAY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	1.5 mi	389	20.5:1	3.3
RIVIERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	646	15:1	7.6
PALM BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.1 mi	626	13.9:1	4.7
PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT LOCKMAR	2.3 mi	692	14.7:1	8.1
LOCKMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	601	13.4:1	5.3
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.9 mi	899	17.3:1	4.4
JOHN F. TURNER SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.0 mi	577	14.4:1	4.7
CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.2 mi	647	15:1	7.0
ROYAL PALM CHARTER SCHOOL	3.3 mi	342	14.9:1	5.3
PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY	3.3 mi	1,067	15.9:1	6.4
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.4 mi	559	16.9:1	5.3
ODYSSEY PREPARATORY CHARTER ACADEMY	4.6 mi	457	17.6:1	8.6
ODYSSEY CHARTER SCHOOL	4.8 mi	1,913	22:1	6.9
JUPITER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.0 mi	852	17:1	5.8
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.9 mi	867	16.7:1	5.9
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.0 mi	681	15.8:1	6.1
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	7.3 mi	868	17.7:1	5.5

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 FL.

Classroom Attention

B 6.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 8.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,267

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 59%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 156

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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)

White 57.1%

Hispanic 26.9%

Black 9.0%

Two or More 3.8%

Asian 3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5320 BABCOCK ST NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BRIGHT HORIZONS ACADEMY (rated 8.3/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Melbourne), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT LOCKMAR (rated 8.1/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PUZZLE BOX ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Palm Bay, see our Palm Bay schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LIFELINE ACADEMY Palm Bay	0.3 mi	104	6.0
PORT MALABAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Bay	0.8 mi	605	7.1
PALM BAY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Palm Bay	1.5 mi	389	3.3
PUZZLE BOX ACADEMY Palm Bay	1.6 mi	62	7.9
BREAD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CORP. Palm Bay	1.6 mi	12	—
RIVIERA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Bay	1.6 mi	646	7.6
PALM BAY MAGNET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Melbourne	2.3 mi	1,411	4.0
PALM BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Bay	2.1 mi	626	4.7
PINEAPPLE COVE CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT LOCKMAR Palm Bay	2.3 mi	692	8.1
LOCKMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Bay	2.3 mi	601	5.3
IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT WEST MELBOURNE West Melbourne	2.5 mi	617	7.9
SPACE COAST DISCOVERY Melbourne	2.8 mi	52	5.5
GREAT LEAPS ACADEMY Palm Bay	2.6 mi	38	7.4
MELBOURNE CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Melbourne	3.0 mi	400	6.5
BRIGHT HORIZONS ACADEMY Melbourne	3.0 mi	81	8.3
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Palm Bay	2.9 mi	899	4.4
JOHN F. TURNER SENIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Bay	3.0 mi	577	4.7
ROYAL PALM CHARTER SCHOOL Palm Bay	3.3 mi	342	5.3
UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Melbourne	3.4 mi	487	5.1
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Palm Bay	3.4 mi	559	5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32905 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,671

Median Home Value

$206,200

Median Rent

$1,361/mo

Population

24,473

College Educated

26.6%

Homeownership

56.8%

Avg Commute

24.1 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

45.4

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ROCK SOLID CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Okeechobee, FL	161	7.6
SAFETY HARBOR MONTESSORI ACADEMY Clearwater, FL	95	7.6
ST JOHN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Panama City, FL	124	7.6
TURTLE RIVER MONTESSORI Jupiter, FL	129	7.6
BARBARA HAWKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami Gardens, FL	214	7.5
COLLAGE DAY SCHOOL Ponte Vedra, FL	97	7.5

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 156 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School is 10.9:1. 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 #179 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 7.6 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: 47 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 59 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 156
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 181 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Brevard County
Phone: (321) 723-8866

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