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St. Joseph School

703 N Lapeer Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
St. Joseph School is a Catholic, educational community that is guided in faith, strengthened by prayer, and committed to academic excellence.
As you enter our building, you will sense the strong family spirit that is present among our dedicated faculty and staff, our amazing students and our supportive parents.
At St. Joseph School, we treat each child as an individual with unique gifts, and we strive to help them find the confidence to share those gifts.
We teach our students to welcome challenges with strength of character, faith, and self-assurance.
In turn, they learn to make decisions of which they can be proud.
St. Joseph students graduate from our school able to believe in themselves and their capabilities ' a wonderful consequence of our commitment to providing knowledge for life and faith for living.
Our faith permeates all that we do as a school community each day.
We are certain you will find, as many of our parents can attest, that providing your child with a faith-based education is an investment that will deliver a lifetime of benefits.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1952

Student Body

Total Students
441 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
St. Joseph School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Cost Based Tuition Schedule 1 child (K–8) $8,600 2 children (K–8) $16,862 3 children (K–8) $24,288 4+ children (K-8) $27,150Parish Tuition Schedule 1 child (K–8) $7,616 2 children (K–8) $14,936 3 children (K–8) $21,519 4+ children (K–8) $23,850Preschool and Junior Kindergarten Tuition PK3 (3-year-old) - 2 days $2,837 PK4 (4-year-old) - 3 days $3,388 JK (Junior Kindergarten) - 5 days $4,817 Full Day Preschool - 5 Days $10,420 Full Day Preschool - 4 Days $8,336 Full Day Preschool - 3 Days $6,252 Full Day Preschool - 2 Days $4,168
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Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Battle of the BooksBoy Scouts
Buddy ProgramCub Scouts
Daisy ScoutsGeography Bee
Girl ScoutsNational Junior Honor Society
Robotics TeamScripps Spelling Bee
Student Council

School Notes

  • St. Joseph School is a Catholic, educational community that is guided in faith, strengthened by prayer, and committed to academic excellence. As you enter our building, you will sense the strong family spirit that is present among our dedicated faculty and staff, our amazing students and our supportive parents. At St. Joseph School, we treat each child as an individual with unique gifts, and we strive to help them find the confidence to share those gifts. We teach our students to welcome challenges with strength of character, faith, and self-assurance. In turn, they learn to make decisions of which they can be proud. St. Joseph students graduate from our school able to believe in themselves and their capabilities ' a wonderful consequence of our commitment to providing knowledge for life and faith for living. Our faith permeates all that we do as a school community each day. We are certain you will find, as many of our parents can attest, that providing your child with a faith-based education is an investment that will deliver a lifetime of benefits.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Joseph School offer?
St. Joseph School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Oakland County, MI is $17,480 for elementary schools and $18,955 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland County, MI is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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