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St. Joseph School

340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
St. Joseph Catholic School's mission is to engage our school community in creating a quality education within a Catholic environment which fosters the current and future development of the whole child.
St. Joseph Catholic School is an integral part of the parish life of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1851
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

Student Body

Total Students
647 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5,350 for 1 child (2025-2026)

School Notes

  • School Motto: Lead. Learn. Love.
  • St. Joseph Catholic School's mission is to engage our school community in creating a quality education within a Catholic environment which fosters the current and future development of the whole child. St. Joseph Catholic School is an integral part of the parish life of St. Joseph Catholic Church. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
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 (2026)

  • Top-Ranked PA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Chester County, PA is $23,331 for elementary schools and $32,440 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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