Very Good
#99 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 31% of private schools
St Josephs School
Elementary School · West Saint Paul, MN
A private elementary school in West Saint Paul, MN serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
1138 SEMINOLE AVE, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
- 13.2:1 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 MN.
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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 MN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Josephs School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,229
Median home value
$331,800
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55118; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreland Art/health Science MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Mississippi Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Somerset ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Josephs School is listed in West Saint Paul, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Josephs School
St Josephs School is a private elementary school in West Saint Paul, MN, serving approximately 337 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Josephs School
What grades does St Josephs School serve?
St Josephs School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend St Josephs School?
St Josephs School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Josephs School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Josephs School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Josephs School rank in MN?
St Josephs School ranks #99 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is St Josephs School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Josephs School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Josephs School a private school?
Yes, St Josephs 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 Josephs School a religious school?
St Josephs School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Phone
- (651) 457-8550
- Area population (ZIP 55118)
- 29,396
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 55118; 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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