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#242 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 42% of private schools

St Joseph Parish School

Elementary School

310 2ND ST, Baraboo, WI 53913

Private

Enrollment

183

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Wisconsin private schools

#242 of 571

In Baraboo

#1 of 3

public schools

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St Joseph Parish School

6.7/10

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

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5.7/10

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About St Joseph Parish School

St Joseph Parish School is a private elementary school in Baraboo, WI. St Joseph Parish School serves approximately 183 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #242 of 571 private schools in WI.

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

What Parents Should Know

At 183 students, St Joseph Parish 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.

St Joseph Parish 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 Parish School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Baraboo, WI

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
This School
vs
14:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
183
This School
vs
237
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.7% vs 0%
Black 2.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.1% vs 0%
Asian 0.5% vs 0%
St Joseph Parish School Baraboo Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Joseph Parish School (this school) 6.7
East Elementary 7.0
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center 4.7
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative 3.4
BELC--Renewal Head Start
Al Behrman Elementary 6.8
Jack Young Middle 5.7
Willson Elementary 7.9

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 WI.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 17%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 183
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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 WI

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 90.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Black 2.2%
Hispanic 1.1%
Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

310 2ND ST, Baraboo, WI 53913

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Parish School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lake Delton Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 8.7 miles away, in nearby Lake Delton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Merrimac Community (rated 8.1/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Merrimac), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Willson Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Baraboo, see our Baraboo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Baraboo 0.3 mi 5.7
East Elementary Baraboo 0.5 mi 7.0
Al Behrman Elementary Baraboo 0.7 mi 6.8
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center Baraboo 0.6 mi 4.7
BELC--Renewal Head Start Baraboo 0.6 mi
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative Baraboo 0.6 mi 3.4
Baraboo High Baraboo 1.1 mi 4.7
Jack Young Middle Baraboo 1.2 mi 5.7
Willson Elementary Baraboo 1.3 mi 7.9
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF BARABOO Baraboo 4.3 mi 6.3
North Freedom Elementary North Freedom 6.4 mi 6.7
Lake Delton Elementary Lake Delton 8.7 mi 8.1
Merrimac Community Merrimac 8.6 mi 8.1
Spring Hill Elementary Wisconsin Dells 10.6 mi 7.6
Wisconsin Dells Middle School Wisconsin Dells 10.8 mi 7.3
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Wisconsin Dells 11.0 mi 6.6
Wisconsin Dells High Wisconsin Dells 12.0 mi 4.1
Bridges Elementary Prairie Du Sac 12.3 mi 6.3
Grand Avenue Elementary Prairie Du Sac 12.7 mi 6.9
Sauk Prairie High Prairie Du Sac 12.8 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 53913 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,856

Median Home Value

$214,500

Median Rent

$951/mo

Population

21,342

College Educated

25.8%

Homeownership

69.4%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Median Age

40.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Bose Elementary Kenosha, WI 6.7
Hamilton Elementary School La Crosse, WI 6.7
Madison Elementary Wauwatosa, WI 6.7
Marion Elementary Marion, WI 6.7
Marshall Early Learning Center Marshall, WI 6.7
ST MARGARET MARY Milwaukee, WI 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Parish School

What grades does St Joseph Parish School serve?

St Joseph Parish School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Parish School?

St Joseph Parish School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Parish School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Parish School rank in WI?

St Joseph Parish School ranks #242 of 571 private schools in WI.

What is St Joseph Parish School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Parish School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Parish School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph Parish 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 Parish School a religious school?

St Joseph Parish School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
83 Very Walkable
Bike Score
79 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
183
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Sauk County

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