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St Joseph Catholic School

Elementary School

138 N LIBERTY ST, Galion, OH 44833

Private

Enrollment

61

Student-Teacher

7.1:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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St Joseph Catholic School

6.8/10

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

Galion High School

5.9/10

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6.5/10

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About St Joseph Catholic School

St Joseph Catholic School is a private elementary school in Galion, OH. St Joseph Catholic School serves approximately 61 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 713 private schools in OH.

How it comparesOn par with OH schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • OH avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

At 61 students, St Joseph Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 7.1:1 students to teachers, St Joseph Catholic School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

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 5 public schools serving similar grades in Galion, OH

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
This School
vs
15.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
61
This School
vs
434
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 95.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.3% vs 0%
St Joseph Catholic School Galion Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Joseph Catholic School (this school) 6.8
Galion Middle School 5.5
Primary Elementary School 6.5
Intermediate Elementary School 6.5
Northmor High School 8.0
Northmor Elementary School 7.2

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 OH.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,157
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 9%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Enrollment 61
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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 OH

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 95.1%
Hispanic 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

138 N LIBERTY ST, Galion, OH 44833

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hannah Crawford Elementary School grades 3 -5 (rated 7.5/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Crestline), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Stingel Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 7.7 miles away, in nearby Ontario), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Northmor Elementary School (rated 7.2/10, 6.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Galion, see our Galion schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Galion High School Galion 1.1 mi 5.9
Primary Elementary School Galion 1.2 mi 6.5
Intermediate Elementary School Galion 1.2 mi 6.5
Galion Middle School Galion 1.1 mi 5.5
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Crestline 4.4 mi 5.2
Crestline High School Crestline 5.0 mi 4.8
Crestline Elementary School Crestline 5.0 mi 6.4
Crestline Preschool Crestline 5.0 mi 5.5
Col Crawford High School Crestline 5.0 mi 7.5
William Crawford Intermediate Schools North Robinson 5.0 mi 6.6
Hannah Crawford Elementary School grades 3 -5 Crestline 5.0 mi 7.5
Hannah Crawford Elementary School PreK-Grade 2 North Robinson 5.0 mi 5.6
Northmor Elementary School Galion 6.6 mi 7.2
Northmor High School Galion 6.6 mi 8.0
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Shelby 7.7 mi 5.7
Ontario High School Mansfield 7.6 mi 6.3
Ontario Middle School Mansfield 7.6 mi 7.4
Stingel Elementary School Ontario 7.7 mi 7.5
CENTER FOR AUTISM / DYSLEXIA - BUCYRUS Bucyrus 9.8 mi 6.0
Mt Gilead Middle School Mount Gilead 12.6 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 44833 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,234

Median Home Value

$127,700

Median Rent

$772/mo

Population

16,641

College Educated

16.3%

Homeownership

65.4%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

13.5%

Median Age

43.6

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ST VINCENT FAMILY CENTER Columbus, OH 6.8
CLEVELAND MONTESSORI Cleveland, OH 6.7
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL Logan, OH 6.7
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Monroeville, OH 6.7

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 61 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School is 7.1:1. 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 OH?

St Joseph Catholic School ranks #349 of 713 private schools in OH.

What is St Joseph Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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
75 Very Walkable
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
61
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Crawford County

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