Fast Facts

Established
1923
Grade Levels
 Pre-Kindergarten (3 & 4 year-olds) through grade 8
Courses
Religion, English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language, Physical Education, Computer/Technology,
Music, & Art

Middle school students are assigned a G Suite for Education (Google) account and participate in a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program
Standardized Tests*
85% of students score at or above national averages in reading and writing
75% ​of students score at or above national averages in math
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70% of our full time faculty hold advanced degrees 
Graduates Advancing to the High School of Choice
 Bishop Hendricken, La Salle Academy, St. Mary's Bay View Academy, Mount St. Charles, St. Raphael Academy, The Prout School, and area public high schools
Accreditation
New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC)
Professional Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)​, New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS), and North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA)
Extended Care
Before School Care beginning at 7:00am & After School Care until 5:30pm
Early Childhood Programs
Full Day Pre-Kindergarten for both 3 and 4 year-olds
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​Full Day Kindergarten
Competitive Sports for Boys and Girls
 Cross Country, Basketball
and Soccer
Student Activities and Clubs
Choir, Drama,  National Junior Honor Society, and Yearbook
Average Daily Cost of Pre-Kindergarten Tuition
Average full-day
Pre-Kindergarten program costs $37.00/day. This is compared to $39.00/day cost for basic child care in Rhode Island.
Financial Aid
Nearly $170,000 in aid and discounts awarded annually.
​65% of financial aid applicants qualify for tuition assistance.
*In grades 3 through 8, 38% of RI public school students meet or exceed expectations in English language arts and 30% of RI public school students meet or exceed expectations in mathematics.
St. Joseph School has provided Catholic education and values since 1923 in a small, caring Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 school community. We are extremely proud to be the oldest, continually operating Catholic school in West Warwick.