Below Average
#351 of 388 private schools in MA
St Joseph School
Elementary School
90 PICKERING ST, Needham, MA 02492
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#351 of 388
In Needham
#2 of 2
public schools
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St Joseph School
Elementary School in Needham · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Joseph School
St Joseph School is a private elementary school in Needham, MA. St Joseph School serves approximately 446 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #351 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
St Joseph 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 School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Needham, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph School (this school) | 4.7 |
| Pollard Middle | 8.7 |
| High Rock School | 8.9 |
| William Mitchell | 9.1 |
| Newman Elementary | 9.6 |
| Sunita L. Williams Elementary | 7.8 |
| Broadmeadow | 8.5 |
| John Eliot | 9.3 |
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 MA.
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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 MA
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
90 PICKERING ST, Needham, MA 02492
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. A E Angier (rated 9.8/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Waban), which scores notably higher. Another option is Newman Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John Eliot (rated 9.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Needham, see our Needham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Needham High Needham | 0.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Pollard Middle Needham | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| High Rock School Needham | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| William Mitchell Needham | 0.8 mi | 9.1 |
| Newman Elementary Needham | 1.1 mi | 9.6 |
| Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| John Eliot Needham | 1.6 mi | 9.3 |
| RIVERSIDE SCHOOL Needham | 1.6 mi | — |
| Broadmeadow Needham | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| HAPPY CHILD PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER Newton | 1.9 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY NEWTON Newton | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Joseph E Fiske Wellesley | 2.2 mi | 9.0 |
| Preschool at Wellesley Schools Wellesley | 2.3 mi | 6.8 |
| THE RASHI SCHOOL Dedham | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL Newton | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| WALKER SCHOOL Needham | 2.4 mi | 8.6 |
| Schofield Wellesley | 2.8 mi | 8.2 |
| A E Angier Waban | 3.1 mi | 9.8 |
| Countryside Newton Highlands | 2.7 mi | 8.2 |
| MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF WELLESLEY HILLS Wellesley Hls | 2.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02492 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$222,063
Median Home Value
$1,177,300
Median Rent
$2,256/mo
Population
21,481
College Educated
84.1%
Homeownership
90.7%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
42.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Canterbury Worcester, MA | 4.7 |
| Clifford H Marshall Elementary Quincy, MA | 4.7 |
| Clifford M Granger Feeding Hills, MA | 4.7 |
| Francis T Bresnahan Elementary Newburyport, MA | 4.7 |
| Frederick C Murphy Weymouth, MA | 4.7 |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School Quincy, MA | 4.7 |
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 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph School?
St Joseph School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School is 12.6:1. 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 MA?
St Joseph School ranks #351 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is St Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (781) 896-2571
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