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St. Joseph Catholic School

11505 Johnson Dr Shawnee, KS 66203

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1873
School Calendar
School Motto
The St. Joseph School Community is dedicated to a Catholic environment where we realize our unique potentials while we learn, live, and model Christ's teachings.

Student Body

Total Students
401 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
22 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • St. Joseph Catholic School is committed to providing a Catholic, faith-filled environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons in which Christ-like behaviors are ever present.
  • This Catholic Environment will be free from harassment, intimidation or bullying.
  • If any such behaviors do occur, all community members will be able to tell and know that the incident is unacceptable and will be dealt with effectively in a Christ-like way.
  • For this goal to be obtained all students, faculty, staff and parents must accept responsibility for the atmosphere at St. Joseph.
  • The focus of the discipline system is to evaluate behavior and then work with the student to change the behavior so that it is appropriate and does not interfere with the teaching-learning environment.
  • The goal is not to judge the student, but rather to help him/her develop appropriate behavior that fosters their development as individuals in God's kingdom.
  • The attainment of this goal requires a cooperative effort among students, staff and parents.
  • St. Joseph Catholic School is committed to providing a Catholic, faith-filled environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons in which Christ-like behaviors are ever present.
  • This Catholic Environment will be free from harassment, intimidation or bullying.
  • If any such behaviors do occur, all community members will be able to tell and know that the incident is unacceptable and will be dealt with effectively in a Christ-like way.
  • For this goal to be obtained all students, faculty, staff and parents must accept responsibility for the atmosphere at St. Joseph.
  • The focus of the discipline system is to evaluate behavior and then work with the student to change the behavior so that it is appropriate and does not interfere with the teaching-learning environment.
  • The goal is not to judge the student, but rather to help him/her develop appropriate behavior that fosters their development as individuals in God's kingdom.
  • The attainment of this goal requires a cooperative effort among students, staff and parents.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Joseph Catholic School's ranking?
St. Joseph Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Largest student body 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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Johnson County, KS is $13,585 for elementary schools and $14,391 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Johnson County, KS is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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