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Saint Joseph School

Our Mission

Saint Joseph School, in partnership with our families, provides an exceptional Traditional Roman Catholic education committed to helping each student thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. Rooted in our four pillars of Faith, Virtue, Intellect, and Stewardship, our mission is to provide an educational experience that empowers well-rounded individuals with a deep sense of faith and purpose, and a strong foundation for lifelong success.

439
Students Enrolled
16
Average Class Size
25
Towns Represented
57%
Students Outside Needham

Education for Every Stage

Early Childhood

Early Childhood

Our Little Sharks (2.9), Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs nurture confident, creative and compassionate kids through purposeful play, in a dedicated building with its own playground and classes with Saint Joe's Spanish, Library, Music and PE specialists.

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Lower School

Lower School

Kindergarten through Grade 4 builds a strong academic foundation in a faith-filled community, with an average class size of 16, specialty classes in STREAM, art, music, library, PE and Spanish, and a School Counselor and Learning Center to support every child.

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Upper School

Upper School

Grades 5–8 offer a preparatory program that readies students for the area’s top high schools. Students switch classes with subject-specialist teachers, building independence and time-management skills, and gather weekly for Chapel, with a full-time School Counselor supporting every step.

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Accreditation & Partnerships

See what a Blue Ribbon school feels like.

Applications for the 2027–28 school year are open. Schedule a tour and meet our community.