Saint Joseph School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WV School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 362 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,306
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Saint Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Joseph School
Nursery	10
Pre-K	91
Kind	40
1	29
2	18
3	28
4	26
5	40
6	27
7	26
8	27

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Year Founded

1883

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

362 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 10%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

28%

Average Class Size

18 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,306

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

TennisVolleyball

School Mascot

Crusaders

School Notes

Saint Joseph School was established in 1883 by the Daughters of Charity from Emmitsburg, Maryland.
For over 130 years, Saint Joseph School has been providing a faith-filled education to generations of students.
Our school is located in the center of Martinsburg, West Virginia, a micropolitan community of the Washington, DC metro area.
Saint Joseph School, the only Catholic school in the Eastern Panhandle, serves five Catholic parishes in the Eastern Panhandle and is one of thirty-two schools in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia.
Currently, Saint Joseph School serves over three hundred students from age two through the Eighth Grade.
About 11% of our graduates attend Catholic High School and the remaining 89% attend local public high schools.
Our Mission: Saint Joseph School educates the young in the spirit of the Gospel stressing Catholic values, inspiring academic excellence, global awareness, and service to those in need.

Saint Joseph School was established in 1883 by the Daughters of Charity from Emmitsburg, Maryland. For over 130 years, Saint Joseph School has been providing a faith-filled education to generations of students. Our school is located in the center of Martinsburg, West Virginia, a micropolitan community of the Washington, DC metro area. Saint Joseph School, the only Catholic school in the Eastern Panhandle, serves five Catholic parishes in the Eastern Panhandle and is one of thirty-two schools in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia. Currently, Saint Joseph School serves over three hundred students from age two through the Eighth Grade. About 11% of our graduates attend Catholic High School and the remaining 89% attend local public high schools. Our Mission: Saint Joseph School educates the young in the spirit of the Gospel stressing Catholic values, inspiring academic excellence, global awareness, and service to those in need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Joseph School cost?

Saint Joseph School's tuition is approximately $8,306 for private students.

What schools are Saint Joseph School often compared to?

Saint Joseph School is often viewed alongside schools like Martinsburg Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What sports does Saint Joseph School offer?

Saint Joseph School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Saint Joseph School's ranking?

Saint Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Saint Joseph School?

The application deadline for Saint Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 10/10/2014

Wonderful school with a great school-family community. The teachers really work hard and have the best interest of the students in their hearts. I have a daughter in the Pre-K program right now and a son in the elementary school - it truly is a great place!

- Posted by Parent - katie

5 8/29/2013

Great school! My daughter has been going since Kindergarten and is now in the 6th grade. The values and academics can not be beat.

- Posted by Parent - onfin

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The average private school tuition in West Virginia is $10,894 for elementary schools and $10,567 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in West Virginia is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).