St. Joseph Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Joseph Catholic School

41 E 1st St Waconia, MN 55387

Tel: (952) 442-4500

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 222 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,400
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 222 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,400
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph Catholic School
Pre-K	42
Kind	17
1	22
2	15
3	17
4	18
5	33
6	20
7	10
8	28

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Year Founded

1860

School Motto

Take a closer step to Heaven, and don鈥檛 go alone!

Student Body

Total Students

222 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Please ask school for uniform policy.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,400

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

SoccerSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Book ClubCribbage Club

Science FairStudent Council

YearbookYoung Rembrandts

Youth Enrichment Classes

School Notes

OUR MISSION: In partnership with family, parish and the community, St. Joseph Catholic School serves God and community by educating Pre-K through 8th grade students.
The school develops the whole child by providing an education integrated with traditional Catholic values and spirituality.

OUR PHILOSOPHY: Our school is a Catholic community where students, parents, staff and administration work together. We function as a community celebrating liturgy, our Catholic legacy, and life as worship. The learning process is a partnership shared by the student, who accepts the responsibility and challenge for his/her own education; the parent, who serves as primary role model for learning in each child's life; and the teacher, whose expertise guides the learning activities of the student. We maintain that knowledge is a means of education, not its end. We recognize that as a Catholic school, academic knowledge integrated with Catholic values helps foster positive and productive character in our students. We believe that all education is a lifelong pursuit.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph Catholic School cost?

St. Joseph Catholic School's tuition is approximately $3,400 for private students.

What schools are St. Joseph Catholic School often compared to?

St. Joseph Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?

St. Joseph Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph Catholic School's ranking?

St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition 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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The average private school tuition in Carver County, MN is $4,695 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Carver County, MN is 98% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).