Below Average
#373 of 399 private schools in MO
St Joseph School
Elementary School
1351 MOTHERHEAD RD, St. Charles, MO 63304
Enrollment
843
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
843
Student-Teacher
18.7:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Missouri private schools
#373 of 399
In St. Charles
#8 of 8
public schools
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St Joseph School
Elementary School in St. Charles · 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 St. Charles, MO. St Joseph School serves approximately 843 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 399 private schools in MO.
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- MO avg 6.4
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 27 public schools serving similar grades in St. Charles, MO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph School (this school) | 4.3 |
| SAEGER MIDDLE | 5.9 |
| FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE | 7.2 |
| HOLLENBECK MIDDLE | 5.9 |
| EARLY CHILD FAMILY EDUC. CTR. | 4.0 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. | 7.2 |
| BRYAN MIDDLE | 5.8 |
| INDEPENDENCE ELEM. | 8.5 |
| EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC. CTR | 5.0 |
| CASTLIO ELEM. | 8.0 |
| BARNWELL MIDDLE | 5.5 |
| BECKY-DAVID ELEM. | 7.9 |
| HENDERSON ELEM. | 5.7 |
| EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC CTR. | 3.9 |
| HARRIS ELEM. | 7.0 |
| HARVEST RIDGE ELEM. | 6.4 |
| JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 7.2 |
| MONROE ELEM. | 8.8 |
| GEORGE M. NULL ELEM. | 5.4 |
| ST.CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR | 6.2 |
| LINCOLN ELEM. | 9.1 |
Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in St. Charles
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 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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1351 MOTHERHEAD RD, St. Charles, MO 63304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EMGE ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby O'Fallon), which scores notably higher. Another option is INDEPENDENCE ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WARREN ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby St. Peters), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Charles, see our St. Charles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SAEGER MIDDLE St. Charles | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH St. Charles | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| WARREN ELEM. St. Peters | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE St. Charles | 2.1 mi | 7.2 |
| BRYAN MIDDLE St. Charles | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| INDEPENDENCE ELEM. St. Charles | 2.6 mi | 8.5 |
| HOLLENBECK MIDDLE St. Charles | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
| EARLY CHILD FAMILY EDUC. CTR. St. Charles | 2.1 mi | 4.0 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. St. Charles | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC. CTR St. Charles | 2.7 mi | 5.0 |
| Boonslick St. Peters | 2.7 mi | — |
| PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM. St. Peters | 2.8 mi | 7.4 |
| CHILDRENS EDU-CARE CENTER INC. St. Peters | 2.7 mi | — |
| PHEASANT POINT ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.4 mi | 7.9 |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLE St. Peters | 2.8 mi | 6.1 |
| MID RIVERS ELEM. St. Peters | 3.1 mi | 8.1 |
| CHILD OF GOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Peters | 3.2 mi | 6.8 |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH St. Peters | 3.3 mi | 7.9 |
| EMGE ELEM. O'Fallon | 2.8 mi | 9.1 |
| DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE St. Peters | 3.2 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,124
Median Home Value
$331,300
Median Rent
$1,618/mo
Population
43,389
College Educated
48%
Homeownership
88.4%
Avg Commute
24.9 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
41.3
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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 843 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph School rank in MO?
St Joseph School ranks #373 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is St Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 843
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Phone
- (636) 441-0055
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