Excellent
#5 of 86 private schools in HI
Top 5% of private schools
St Joseph School
School · Hilo, HI
A private school in Hilo, HI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1000 ULULANI ST, Hilo, HI 96720
- 7.9:1 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 HI.
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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 HI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Joseph 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,537
Median home value
$458,100
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
33.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96720; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connections - New Century PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Ka Umeke Kaeo - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St Joseph School is listed in Hilo, HI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph School
St Joseph School is a private school in Hilo, HI, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 86 private schools in HI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Joseph School
What grades does St Joseph School serve?
St Joseph School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend St Joseph School?
St Joseph School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph School rank in HI?
St Joseph School ranks #5 of 86 private schools in HI.
What is St Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Hawaii County
- Phone
- (808) 935-4936
- Area population (ZIP 96720)
- 50,971
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 96720; 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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