Very Good
#202 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 23% of private schools
St Joseph Catholic School
Elementary School
506 E MARVIN AVE, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
105
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#202 of 883
In Waxahachie
#1 of 2
public schools
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About St Joseph Catholic School
St Joseph Catholic School is a private elementary school in Waxahachie, TX. St Joseph Catholic School serves approximately 105 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 105 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 8.5:1 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
BetaHow St Joseph Catholic School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Waxahachie, TX
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic School (this school) | 7.3 |
| MARVIN BIOMEDICAL ACADEMY | 4.5 |
| TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY | 4.0 |
| WILEMON STEAM ACADEMY | 8.9 |
| NORTHSIDE EL | 5.8 |
| CLIFT EL | 3.9 |
| DUNAWAY EL | 6.3 |
| COLEMAN J H | 8.2 |
| HOWARD J H | 6.4 |
| FELTY EL | 7.5 |
| WEDGEWORTH EL | 3.7 |
| FINLEY J H | 6.2 |
| ELLIS CO JJAEP | — |
| ELLIS CO JJAEP | — |
| SIMPSON EL | 8.7 |
| SHACKELFORD EL | 6.4 |
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
506 E MARVIN AVE, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILEMON STEAM ACADEMY (rated 8.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SIMPSON EL (rated 8.7/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FELTY EL (rated 7.5/10, 2.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Waxahachie, see our Waxahachie schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MARVIN BIOMEDICAL ACADEMY Waxahachie | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| THE CHILDRENS MONTESSORI CENTER Waxahachie | 0.5 mi | — |
| TURNER PREKINDERGARTEN ACADEMY Waxahachie | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| WILEMON STEAM ACADEMY Waxahachie | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| NORTHSIDE EL Waxahachie | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| FIRST CHRISTIAN DAY SCHOOL Waxahachie | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| WAXAHACHIE GLOBAL H S Waxahachie | 1.5 mi | 9.3 |
| DUNAWAY EL Waxahachie | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| WAXAHACHIE H S OF CHOICE Waxahachie | 1.7 mi | 5.7 |
| COLEMAN J H Waxahachie | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| CLIFT EL Waxahachie | 1.5 mi | 3.9 |
| HOWARD J H Waxahachie | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| WEDGEWORTH EL Waxahachie | 2.0 mi | 3.7 |
| FELTY EL Waxahachie | 2.0 mi | 7.5 |
| FINLEY J H Waxahachie | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| SIMPSON EL Waxahachie | 2.8 mi | 8.7 |
| ELLIS COUNTY JJAEP Waxahachie | 2.5 mi | — |
| ELLIS CO JJAEP Waxahachie | 2.5 mi | — |
| ELLIS CO JJAEP Waxahachie | 2.5 mi | — |
| FAITH FAMILY MASTER ACADEMY Desoto | 3.6 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75165 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,780
Median Home Value
$308,100
Median Rent
$1,473/mo
Population
51,203
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
67.2%
Avg Commute
27.4 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
34.4
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| School | Rating |
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| CROWN OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Colleyville, TX | 7.3 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR Crockett, TX | 7.3 |
| EPIPHANY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Houston, TX | 7.3 |
| MIDLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Midland, TX | 7.3 |
| MONTESSORI HOUSE FOR CHILDREN Richmond, TX | 7.3 |
| SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL Crosby, TX | 7.3 |
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 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School is 8.5:1. 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 #202 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 7.3 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 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
- 105
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ellis County
- Phone
- (972) 937-0956
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