Very Good
#110 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 13% of private schools
St Joseph School
Elementary School
1027 FERRY ST, Danville, PA 17821
Enrollment
117
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
117
Student-Teacher
7.3:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#110 of 873
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St Joseph School
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About St Joseph School
St Joseph School is a private elementary school in Danville, PA. St Joseph School serves approximately 117 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 117 students, St Joseph 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 7.3:1 students to teachers, St Joseph School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
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 5 public schools serving similar grades in Danville, PA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph School (this school) | 7.8 |
| Danville Area MS | 6.1 |
| Danville Primary Sch | 7.2 |
| North Central Secure Trmnt Unt | 5.3 |
| Danville Ctr Adolescent Female | — |
| Liberty-Valley El Sch | 8.1 |
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 PA.
Data Unavailable
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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 PA
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Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1027 FERRY ST, Danville, PA 17821
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hartman El Ctr (rated 8.2/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Catawissa), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Liberty-Valley El Sch (rated 8.1/10, 2.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, W W Evans Memorial El Sch (rated 7.3/10, 7.3 miles away, in nearby Bloomsburg), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Danville, see our Danville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 12.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Danville Area MS Danville | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| ST CYRIL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Danville | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST CYRIL PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Danville | 0.7 mi | — |
| Danville Area SHS Danville | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Danville Primary Sch Danville | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Danville Ctr Adolescent Female Danville | 1.5 mi | — |
| North Central Secure Trmnt Unt Danville | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Liberty-Valley El Sch Danville | 2.9 mi | 8.1 |
| MEADOWVIEW CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Paxinos | 8.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Southern Columbia MS Catawissa | 7.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Southern Columbia HS Catawissa | 7.4 mi | 7.2 |
| COLUMBIA COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bloomsburg | 7.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Hartman El Ctr Catawissa | 7.5 mi | 8.2 |
| W W Evans Memorial El Sch Bloomsburg | 7.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Bloomsburg Area MS Bloomsburg | 8.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Bloomsburg Area HS Bloomsburg | 8.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Memorial El Sch Bloomsburg | 8.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Oaklyn Sch Sunbury | 10.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Millville Area JSHS Millville | 11.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Millville Area Elementary School Millville | 12.1 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17821 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,137
Median Home Value
$241,600
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
Population
18,787
College Educated
37.6%
Homeownership
67.7%
Avg Commute
19.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Median Age
43
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| LANSDOWNE FRIENDS SCHOOL Lansdowne, PA | 7.8 |
| MEDIA-PROVIDENCE FRIENDS SCHOOL Media, PA | 7.8 |
| SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL West Reading, PA | 7.8 |
| SS PHILIP & JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Exton, PA | 7.8 |
| Seventh Street Sch Oil City, PA | 7.8 |
| Friendship Hill El Sch Point Marion, PA | 7.7 |
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 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph School is 7.3:1. 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 PA?
St Joseph School ranks #110 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is St Joseph School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 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
- 117
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Montour County
- Phone
- (570) 275-2435
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