St. Joseph Catholic School

St. Joseph Catholic School

Private High School | Grade 7-12
308 New Mannsdale Rd,  Madison, MS
3.8
3.5
382 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,385
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
45
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
28
Science
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
64.4%
Black
24%
Hispanic
5.3%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Catholic Schools in Mississippi
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Mississippi State University 109 Students
University of Mississippi 92 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 68 Students
The University of Alabama 37 Students
Louisiana State University 33 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 26 Students
Millsaps College 23 Students
Jackson State University 19 Students
Auburn University 16 Students
Mississippi College 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 32 Students
Business 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Nursing 13 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Broadcast Journalism 10 Students
Marketing 7 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7 Students
Chemistry 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 62 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/3/2024
The best part about Saint Joseph is the small class sizes and the friendly environment. The teachers are able to communicate with the students one on one. The sports teams are successful and there is plenty to get involved into.
5.0 Senior
6/20/2023
I am very grateful for this school. The teachers, staff, and student body are all incredibly welcoming and kind. After a few weeks attending St. Joe, it will start to feel like home. The students become like your brothers and sisters and the teachers are also awesome.
3.0 Senior
10/6/2022
I like the small environment that Saint Joseph has. It makes me feel more welcomed and more at home in the classroom. I would like to see that all communication become more open and direct between the staff and the parents.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 11 Reviews
5.0 other
6/20/2016
We were from out of town and moved when my son was in 7th grade. He did not adjust well and the public school did not support us with our struggles. St. Joseph was an absolute gift to us and our son. He thrived at St. Joseph and we were embraced by the other kids, parents and staff. This school will...
5.0 teacher
2/10/2015
A superb school that has shaped extraordinary students! It deserves its distinction as the top private school in Mississippi.
5.0 parent
7/18/2012
I have two children in this school and it has to be the best in the area. It has a wonderful combination of academics, faith formation, and athletics. The teachers are excellent and really care about the students. The leadership is very strong and articulate. The school prepares students very well w...
5.0 parent
6/14/2012
This is a wonderful school. I see the silly, and mostly adolescent, postings about unfair teachers and snobby students but these comments could not be further from the truth. My grandchildren were in the 8th and 10th grades when they transferred to St. Joe and it has been both a heartwarming and int...

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