St. Joseph School, Mountain View (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 141 students
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Joseph School, Mountain View ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph School, Mountain View
Pre-K	14
Kind	11
1	15
2	7
3	9
4	15
5	10
6	20
7	20
8	20

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Year Founded

1952

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

The St. Joseph Way is about Every Child Every Day. Known by name. Supported by need. Loved by all.

Student Body

Total Students

141 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

FootballSoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

St. Joseph Catholic School is a Roman Catholic school of the San Jose Diocese provides instruction to students in Preschool through Eighth Grade.
We commit ourselves to educating the whole child in an environment where spiritual growth, academic excellence and an appreciation of multicultural values are fostered.
We, at St. Joseph Catholic School, acknowledging parents as the primary educators, are dedicated to guiding students toward a life centered in Jesus Christ.
St. Joseph Catholic School assists students in achieving Christian maturity, enabling them to become more responsible fortheir own lives and more caring of others.
We, therefore, in partnership with the parents and as facilitators of learning, commit ourselves to educating the whole child in an environment where spiritual growth, academic excellence and an appreciation of multicultural values are fostered.
Psychological, social, emotional and physical growth support and augment our commitment to educating the whole child.
Teaching is based on the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church that aims to instill respect, integrity, social justice and the acceptance of everyone in the community.
To this end St. Joseph Catholic School seeks to foster and deepen relationships among families, the parish and the global community.

St. Joseph Catholic School is a Roman Catholic school of these Jose Diocese provides instruction to students in Preschool through Eighth Grade. We commit ourselves to educating the whole child in an environment where spiritual growth, academic excellence and an appreciation of multicultural values are fostered. We, at St. Joseph Catholic School, acknowledging parents as the primary educators, are dedicated to guiding students toward a life centered in Jesus Christ. St. Joseph Catholic School assists students in achieving Christian maturity, enabling them to become more responsible for their own lives and more caring of others. We, therefore, in partnership with the parents and as facilitators of learning, commit ourselves to educating the whole child in an environment where spiritual growth, academic excellence and an appreciation of multicultural values are fostered. Psychological, social, emotional and physical growth support and augment our commitment to educating the whole child. Teaching is based on the doctrine of the Roman Catholic Church that aims to instill respect, integrity, social justice and the acceptance of everyone in the community. To this end St. Joseph Catholic School seeks to foster and deepen relationships among families, the parish and the global community.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lucas Ramirez - Mountain View Mayor
- Ellen Kamei - Former Mountain View Mayor

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from St. Joseph School, Mountain View?

St. Joseph School, Mountain View famous alumni include: Lucas Ramirez and Ellen Kamei.

What sports does St. Joseph School, Mountain View offer?

St. Joseph School, Mountain View offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Football, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph School, Mountain View's ranking?

St. Joseph School, Mountain View ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School, Mountain View?

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

School Reviews

5 1/19/2012

Our children have been attending St. Joseph Elementary for 4 years now. We are so happy to have found this school. It has the best community of children, parents, and staff. Living in Silicon Valley it's hard to find such a special, friendly, and loving group of people. Academically they have been challenged and I've watched them become independent and responsible for their grades. I love the comaraderie that the children have with each other from kinder through 8th. After visiting many schools in the area nothing compared to the overall sense of community offered at SJMV.

- Posted by Parent - lavin

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