About St. Joseph Catholic School
Overview
St. Joseph Catholic School is the only Catholic school dedicated to serving the families of the nine parishes and the greater community of Manatee County. Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the school provides children from grades pre-kindergarten through eight with an educational program of academic excellence, empowering them to become confident and contributing leaders in their families, church, community, and global society.
All of our teachers have their Florida certification. Our teaching faculty to student ratio is 1 to 14 with an average class size of 18 - 27 students. Our elementary classes are staffed with teaching assistants who work directly with the teacher to ensure academic success.
School uniforms are worn every day. On special occasions, students are allowed to ‘dress down’ in accordance with dress code. We offer several electives including art, music, drama, foreign language, experiential learning through travel, and P.E.
St. Joseph’s admits students of any race, religious affiliation, and creed. However, please understand that your child will NOT be excluded from participating in regular religious education activities. These include regular church attendance, religious education, and daily prayer.
I love Saint Joseph School because it challenges me academically. When I lived in California, I was never challenged to achieve my fullest potential. Then, when I moved to Florida two years ago, I was finally challenged. Though I'm a straight- A student, I receive work that challenges me to my fullest potential. - Andrew, 8th Grader 2007"