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St. Joseph Catholic School

2990 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34205
St. Joseph Catholic School is guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose legacy is preserved and carried on by the Catholic Church.
The school provides children with a quality education that will enable them to become confident, active, and moral leaders in their families as well as in their faith and social communities.
Our goals are to provide a program of religious education based on Catholic theology, scripture, tradition, and liturgical worship that fosters in each child an internalized love of God, neighbor, and self; to provide a varied and flexible educational curriculum program built on a strong, basic foundation that meets and challenges each child's intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities; to provide a positive learning environment that encourages, reinforces, and rewards each child's efforts leading to healthy and wholesome selfknowledge; to integrate religious values, based on Catholic teaching of social justice, with secular knowledge in all areas of the curriculum; and to teach decision-making skills that result in the formation of an informed individual capable of active participation and positive contributions to Church, country, and the world.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,527
  • Average class size: 288 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 47%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
288 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Scholarships available.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Builders Club through Kiwanis of Manatee Grades 6-8Jr. Legion of Mary
K-Kids through Kiwanis of Manatee Grades 2-5National Junior Honor Society
Safety PatrolStudent Government

School Notes

  • St. Joseph Catholic School is guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose legacy is preserved and carried on by the Catholic Church. The school provides children with a quality education that will enable them to become confident, active, and moral leaders in their families as well as in their faith and social communities. Our goals are to provide a program of religious education based on Catholic theology, scripture, tradition, and liturgical worship that fosters in each child an internalized love of God, neighbor, and self; to provide a varied and flexible educational curriculum program built on a strong, basic foundation that meets and challenges each child's intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities; to provide a positive learning environment that encourages, reinforces, and rewards each child's efforts leading to healthy and wholesome selfknowledge; to integrate religious values, based on Catholic teaching of social justice, with secular knowledge in all areas of the curriculum; and to teach decision-making skills that result in the formation of an informed individual capable of active participation and positive contributions to Church, country, and the world.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph Catholic School cost?
St. Joseph Catholic School's tuition is approximately $11,527 for private students.
What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?
St. Joseph Catholic School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. St. Joseph Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.
What is St. Joseph Catholic School's ranking?
St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked FL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Yearly Tuition: $11,527
  • Average class size: 288 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Bradenton, FL is $10,567 for elementary schools and $11,688 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Bradenton, FL is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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