Very Good
#73 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 18% of private schools
St Joseph Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Springfield, MO
A private elementary school in Springfield, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
515 W SCOTT ST, Springfield, MO 65802
- 9.2:1 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 MO.
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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 MO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Joseph Catholic Academy 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,380/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,080
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65802; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaver Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Boyd Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Moca-sEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,747 | Compare → |
| Bowerman Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 249 | 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.
St Joseph Catholic Academy is listed in Springfield, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph Catholic Academy
St Joseph Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Springfield, MO, serving approximately 65 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Joseph Catholic Academy
What grades does St Joseph Catholic Academy serve?
St Joseph Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph Catholic Academy?
St Joseph Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic Academy is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph Catholic Academy rank in MO?
St Joseph Catholic Academy ranks #73 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Joseph Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph Catholic Academy 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 Academy a private school?
Yes, St Joseph Catholic Academy 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 Academy a religious school?
St Joseph Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 161 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Greene County
- Phone
- (417) 866-0667
- Area population (ZIP 65802)
- 46,005
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 65802; 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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