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#50 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 19% of private schools

St Joseph Catholic School

Elementary School

1210 ANNISTON AVE, Shreveport, LA 71105

Private

Enrollment

252

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Louisiana private schools

#50 of 253

In Shreveport

#6 of 12

public schools

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St Joseph Catholic School

7.4/10

Elementary School in Shreveport · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

A.c. Steere Elementary School

6.7/10

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Shreve Island Elementary School

5.6/10

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About St Joseph Catholic School

St Joseph Catholic School is a private elementary school in Shreveport, LA. St Joseph Catholic School serves approximately 252 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 253 private schools in LA.

How it compares1.1 pts above LA schools
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • LA avg 6.3

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

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How St Joseph Catholic School compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Shreveport, LA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
This School
vs
23:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
252
This School
vs
550
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.4
This School
vs
5.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 82.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 6% vs 0%
Black 4.4% vs 0%
Asian 3.2% vs 0%
St Joseph Catholic School Shreveport Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Joseph Catholic School (this school) 7.4
A.C. Steere Elementary School 6.7
Shreve Island Elementary School 5.6
Broadmoor STEM Academy 6.0
Riverside Elementary School 4.3
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School 5.8
Creswell Elementary School 4.3
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School 9.2
Magnolia School of Excellence 2.4
Fairfield Magnet School 9.3
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School 8.6
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School 5.6
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School 9.1
Atkins Technology Elementary School 6.3
Eighty-First Street ECE Center 6.7
Linwood Public Charter School 4.3
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School 4.1
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School 8.0
Werner Park Elementary School 6.0
University Elementary School 5.2
Queensborough Elementary School 6.5

Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in Shreveport

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 LA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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School Day Length 7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,284.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 30%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 252
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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 LA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 82.9%
Hispanic 6.0%
Black 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Native American 0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1210 ANNISTON AVE, Shreveport, LA 71105

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fairfield Magnet School (rated 9.3/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is South Highlands Elementary Magnet School (rated 9.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Bellaire Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Bossier City), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Shreveport, see our Shreveport schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
A.C. Steere Elementary School Shreveport 0.3 mi 6.7
Shreve Island Elementary School Shreveport 0.8 mi 5.6
Broadmoor STEM Academy Shreveport 0.9 mi 6.0
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School Shreveport 1.2 mi 5.8
THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR SHREVEPORT Shreveport 1.2 mi 8.2
Riverside Elementary School Shreveport 1.1 mi 4.3
Captain Shreve High School Shreveport 1.4 mi 4.9
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL Shreveport 1.3 mi 7.2
Magnolia School of Excellence Shreveport 1.9 mi 2.4
Creswell Elementary School Shreveport 1.7 mi 4.3
Caddo Parish Magnet High School Shreveport 2.0 mi 8.6
C.E. Byrd High School Shreveport 1.9 mi 6.4
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School Shreveport 1.9 mi 9.2
ST MARKS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Shreveport 2.1 mi 7.5
SOUTHFIELD SCHOOL Shreveport 2.2 mi 5.5
Fairfield Magnet School Shreveport 2.3 mi 9.3
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School Shreveport 2.7 mi 8.6
Central Park Elementary School Bossier City 2.9 mi 6.4
Bellaire Elementary School Bossier City 2.5 mi 8.3
LOYOLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Shreveport 2.8 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 71105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$66,758

Median Home Value

$216,000

Median Rent

$1,247/mo

Population

20,351

College Educated

44.9%

Homeownership

55.5%

Avg Commute

17.6 min

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Median Age

36.4

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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 Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Catholic School?

St Joseph Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School is 10.7:1. 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 LA?

St Joseph Catholic School ranks #50 of 253 private schools in LA.

What is St Joseph Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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
48 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
252
Gender Split
65% M / 35% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Caddo Parish
Phone
(318) 865-3585

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