Did You Know?

• Average class size of 20 students
  
• Credentialed, committed faculty who teach at St. Joseph School   because they believe in Catholic Education
• Well maintained physical plant with school wide wireless access
• High academic standards - our students achieve above average Archdiocesan scores on IOWA Standardized Tests and rank in the top 20% in high school 
• Safe, secure school community
• Technology integrated into the curriculum and SMART Boards throughout the school
• Weekly email communication packets to our families
• All-day Pre-Kindergarten 4 and Kindergarten programs
• After-care programs available on-site until 5 pm each day
• Before Care available starting at 7am each day
• Free busing for students residing in Bristol
• Competitive intra-league sports (soccer, basketball, softball and baseball) for middle school students
• Optional instrumental band participation including regional and state performance opportunities for students in Grades 4-8
• Student leadership programs, including Student Council, National Jr. Honor Society, Class Officers and Guardian Angel mentoring program
• Various afternoon enrichment clubs available to K-8 students
• Family-focused social and community service programs 
• Strong parent involvement through our volunteer Home & School Association

St. Joseph School has provided Catholic education and values for 109 years in a small, caring Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 school community. We are extremely proud to be the oldest, continually operating Catholic school in Bristol.