St. Joseph Elementary School in Blakeslee, OH serves 44 udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a rural, Catholic elementary and secondary program.
The school maintains a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with a faculty of 5 teachers, supporting a small enrollment size.
As a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the school aligns with Catholic educational andards.
Located in a rural community,. Joseph Elementary offers co鈥揺ducational inruction within a faith鈥揵ased environment.
The school provides education at a tuition rate appropriate for families seeking Catholic elementary and middle school options in Blakeslee.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph Elementary School is New Hope Christian School (17.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary School (5.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
314 South Locust Street
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
610 S Portland St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
(Catholic)
11521 Old Us Highway 27 S
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Ridgeview Camden School
(Amish)
6100 W Burt Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
16.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
New Hope Christian School
(Brethren)
5051 W Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5414
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5414
17.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 22 students
Lakewood Park Christian School ![Lakewood Park Christian School Photo - Weekly chapels provide creative opportunities for students to learn about God!]( "Lakewood Park Christian School Photo - Weekly chapels provide creative opportunities for students to learn about God!")
(Christian)
5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bird Lake Bible School
(Christian)
7260 Bird Lake Road S
Osseo, MI 49266
(517) 523-3300
Osseo, MI 49266
(517) 523-3300
22.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
17108 State Road 37
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5147
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5147
24.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Cuba Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
10835 Cuba Rd
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5336
Harlan, IN 46743
(260) 657-5336
25.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
314 South Locust Street
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
610 S Portland St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
(Catholic)
11521 Old Us Highway 27 S
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Ridgeview Camden School
(Amish)
6100 W Burt Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 439-1515
16.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary School ![St. Mary School Photo]( "St. Mary School Photo")
(Catholic)
314 South Locust Street
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
Edgerton, OH 43517
(419) 298-2531
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Patrick Catholic School
(Catholic)
610 S Portland St
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
Bryan, OH 43506
(419) 636-3592
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
(Catholic)
11521 Old Us Highway 27 S
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 639-3580
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Lakewood Park Christian School ![Lakewood Park Christian School Photo - Weekly chapels provide creative opportunities for students to learn about God!]( "Lakewood Park Christian School Photo - Weekly chapels provide creative opportunities for students to learn about God!")
(Christian)
5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Catholic School ![Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!]( "Holy Cross Catholic School Photo - Principal Reinhart helping a kindergarten student chart his goals. Holy Cross Catholic School, Defiance Ohio. #Greathappenshere!")
(Catholic)
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2021
25.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Cr 10
Ashley, IN 46705
(260) 920-1017
Ashley, IN 46705
(260) 920-1017
9279.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
9279.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
9280.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
9280.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
9280.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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