St. Joseph School
90 Pickering St., Needham, MA 02492Open, per Google (checked Oct 2, 2026)
St. Joseph School is a Roman Catholic private school in Needham, MA teaching grades PreK-8. It reported 358 students and about 11.2 students for every teacher in the 2023-24 federal survey.
School facts
- Grades
- PreK-8
- Students
- 358
- Teachers
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Student body
- Coeducational
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Setting
- Suburb
These are the numbers the school gave the U.S. Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year, published in July 2026. The survey counts students in kindergarten to grade 12, not pre-K. Enrollment and staffing move every year, so ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
St. Joseph School tuition
Published tuition (2026-27): grades K to 5: $12,750 · grades 6 to 8: $13,750.
Tuition from St. Joseph School's website, checked October 5, 2026. Some grades or programs may cost more or less. Confirm with the school.
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Other private schools nearby
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neeham Montessori School | PreK-K | 12 | 2 |
| Riverside School | 7-12 | 4 | 2 |
| St. Sebastians School | 7-12 | 388 | 2 |
| Fusion Academy Newton | 6-12 | 69 | 2 |
| Solomon Schechtee Day School | PreK-8 | 359 | 2 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School | PreK-8 | 359 | 2 |
| The Rashi School | PreK-8 | 280 | 2 |
| Walker School | K-8 | 80 | 2 |
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