St. Joseph School in Earlville, IA, serves 54 udents from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1 with four teachers on staff.
Joseph School is a co–ed Catholic elementary school affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Enrollment includes 36 udents in grades K–6, reflecting a small school size within the Earlville area.
The school offers a regular elementary program with a focus on early education in a rural Iowa environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph School is Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School (7.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis Xavier Elementary School (7.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
7.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
132 W Butler St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 2nd Ave Se
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
13.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Tuition listed
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
7.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
Tri-state Christian School
(Christian)
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
26.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
29 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
29.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Independence Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
700 13th St Ne
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2743
31.5 miles
Gr: 4-10 | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
7.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
132 W Butler St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 2nd Ave Se
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
13.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Tuition listed
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
132 W Butler St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
16.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
234 N Sycamore St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-4605
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-4605
17.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students Tuition listed
Aquin Catholic Elementary School ![Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
608 3rd Ave Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
17.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Stow St
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 South St
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
4.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
5.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-9411
5.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 12th Ave Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 663-9641
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 663-9641
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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