Very Good
#143 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 16% of private schools
St Joseph Catholic School
Elementary School
600 S JUPITER RD, Richardson, TX 75081
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#143 of 883
In Richardson
#3 of 6
public schools
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St Joseph Catholic School
Elementary School in Richardson · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Joseph Catholic School
St Joseph Catholic School is a private elementary school in Richardson, TX. St Joseph Catholic School serves approximately 249 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
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
BetaHow St Joseph Catholic School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Richardson, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic School (this school) | 7.5 |
| SPRINGRIDGE EL | 7.2 |
| DARTMOUTH EL | 7.2 |
| APOLLO J H | 6.0 |
| JESS HARBEN EL | 6.8 |
| MARK TWAIN EL | 4.6 |
| YALE EL | 7.5 |
| RICHARDSON TERRACE EL | 7.2 |
| MATH/SCIENCE/TECH MAGNET | 9.0 |
| RICHLAND EL | 4.2 |
| CHRISTA MCAULIFFE LEARNING CENTER | 4.8 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK EL | 9.5 |
| NORTHRICH EL | 6.3 |
| RICHARDSON HEIGHTS EL | 6.7 |
| RICHARDSON NORTH J H | 7.7 |
| GREENWOOD HILLS EL | 4.9 |
| STINSON EL | 9.0 |
| DOVER EL | 3.7 |
| CANYON CREEK EL | 9.2 |
| RICHARDSON WEST TECHNOLOGY AND ARTS MAGNET | 7.8 |
| ALDRIDGE EL | 7.6 |
Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Richardson
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 TX.
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 TX
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
600 S JUPITER RD, Richardson, TX 75081
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCEL (rated 9.2/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Garland), which scores notably higher. Another option is BEAVER TECHNOLOGY CENTER (rated 8.2/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Garland), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BRADFIELD EL (rated 7.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Garland), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Richardson, see our Richardson schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SPRINGRIDGE EL Richardson | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| BERKNER H S Richardson | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| DAVIS EL Garland | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| DARTMOUTH EL Richardson | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| O HENRY EL Garland | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| JACKSON TECHNOLOGY CENTER Garland | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| APOLLO J H Richardson | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| BRADFIELD EL Garland | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| BEAVER TECHNOLOGY CENTER Garland | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| HICKMAN EL Garland | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND EL Garland | 1.2 mi | 3.7 |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND MIDDLE Garland | 1.2 mi | 3.7 |
| JESS HARBEN EL Richardson | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| MARK TWAIN EL Richardson | 1.3 mi | 4.6 |
| PARSONS PRE-K CTR Garland | 1.5 mi | 4.0 |
| SALAM ACADEMY Richardson | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| ILTEXAS GARLAND H S Garland | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| WALNUT GLEN ACAD FOR EXCEL Garland | 1.8 mi | 9.2 |
| BULLOCK EL Garland | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ETHRIDGE EL Garland | 1.6 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75081 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,953
Median Home Value
$340,600
Median Rent
$1,765/mo
Population
36,065
College Educated
44.9%
Homeownership
50.5%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Median Age
35.3
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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 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School is 10:1. 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 TX?
St Joseph Catholic School ranks #143 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is St Joseph Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (972) 234-4679
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