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#21 of 69 private schools in WV

Top 29% of private schools

St Joseph Grade School

Elementary School

1326 6TH AVE, Huntington, WV 25701

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

284

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

284

Student-Teacher

10.8:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

West Virginia private schools

#21 of 69

In Huntington

#4 of 6

public schools

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About St Joseph Grade School

St Joseph Grade School is a private elementary school in Huntington, WV. St Joseph Grade School serves approximately 284 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 69 private schools in WV.

How it compares0.3 pts above WV schools

6.9

This school 6.9 · Average
WV avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Joseph Grade 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.

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How St Joseph Grade School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Huntington, WV

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.8:1

This School

11.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

284

This School

321

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.9

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 76.1% vs 0%

Asian 6.3% vs 0%

Black 4.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.6% vs 0%

St Joseph Grade School Huntington Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Joseph Grade School (this school)	—	284	10.8:1	6.9
Spring Hill Elementary School	1.0 mi	372	10.9:1	5.4
Huntington Middle School	1.1 mi	616	9.8:1	7.5
Southside Elementary	1.2 mi	396	15.8:1	5.1
Meadows Elementary School	1.2 mi	242	12.7:1	8.7
Highlawn Elementary School	1.6 mi	316	12.2:1	4.7
Crossroads Academy	2.0 mi	57	7.1:1	2.9
Explorer Academy	2.5 mi	379	12.2:1	5.2
Guyandotte Elementary School	2.8 mi	238	12.5:1	8.5
Central City Elementary School	3.1 mi	419	11.6:1	7.7
Huntington East Middle School	3.5 mi	559	10:1	6.2
Altizer Elementary School	3.9 mi	210	10.5:1	6.3
Hite Saunders Elementary School	4.1 mi	194	11.4:1	8.1
Vinson Middle School	4.3 mi	179	11.2:1	5.7
Kellogg Elementary School	4.7 mi	323	13.5:1	7.8

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 WV.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.4 / 10

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Diversity Index 41%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.2 / 10

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Enrollment 284

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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 WV

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 76.1%

Two or More 8.1%

Asian 6.3%

Black 4.9%

Hispanic 4.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1326 6TH AVE, Huntington, WV 25701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Grade School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Meadows Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Guyandotte Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Chesapeake Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Chesapeake), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Huntington, see our Huntington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Huntington	0.1 mi	91	7.7
Spring Hill Elementary School Huntington	1.0 mi	372	5.4
Meadows Elementary School Huntington	1.2 mi	242	8.7
Huntington Middle School Huntington	1.1 mi	616	7.5
Southside Elementary Huntington	1.2 mi	396	5.1
Highlawn Elementary School Huntington	1.6 mi	316	4.7
COVENANT SCHOOL Huntington	1.8 mi	199	5.2
Chesapeake Elementary School Chesapeake	1.7 mi	492	8.3
Crossroads Academy Huntington	2.0 mi	57	2.9
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH SCHOOL Huntington	2.2 mi	60	8.1
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER Huntington	2.2 mi	61	8.1
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Huntington	2.2 mi	330	6.0
Huntington High School Huntington	2.7 mi	1,721	4.1
Explorer Academy Huntington	2.5 mi	379	5.2
Chesapeake Middle School Chesapeake	2.6 mi	382	6.2
Chesapeake High School Chesapeake	2.8 mi	348	4.5
Guyandotte Elementary School Huntington	2.8 mi	238	8.5
Central City Elementary School Huntington	3.1 mi	419	7.7
Huntington East Middle School Huntington	3.5 mi	559	6.2
Hite Saunders Elementary School Huntington	4.1 mi	194	8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 25701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,671

Median Home Value

$153,700

Median Rent

$869/mo

Population

21,860

College Educated

37.8%

Homeownership

56.6%

Avg Commute

18.4 min

Poverty Rate

24%

Median Age

42.8

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Conner Street Elementary Hurricane, WV	337	6.9
Logan Elementary School Logan, WV	200	6.9
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Martinsburg, WV	233	6.9
Chapmanville Intermediate School Chapmanville, WV	291	7.0
Clendenin Elementary School Elkview, WV	322	7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Grade School

What grades does St Joseph Grade School serve?

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

How many students attend St Joseph Grade School?

St Joseph Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Grade School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Grade School rank in WV?

St Joseph Grade School ranks #21 of 69 private schools in WV.

What is St Joseph Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Grade School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph Grade 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 Grade School a religious school?

St Joseph Grade School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 84 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 76 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 284
Gender Split: 54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 26
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Cabell County
Phone: (304) 522-2644

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