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Inspiring Minds. Building Character. Living Faith.

Since 1954, Saint Joseph Catholic School has been inspiring minds, building character, and strengthening faith. We commit to the development of the whole child through challenging academics, virtue-building service, and opportunities for daily worship. Saint Joseph students are lifelong learners who are Catholic Christian leaders.

Early Childhood Development

  • Exceptional 4K program that combines traditional educational values, while implementing best practices in early childhood education.
  • Daily instruction balances learning and play, while maintaining a faith-based curriculum.
  • A majority of student learning is done in small groups and learning centers while focusing on growth in social, emotional, cognitive, gross, and fine motor skills.
Early childhood development at St. Joseph Catholic School

Academic Excellence

  • Saint Joseph School’s average MAP scores are above the Diocesan, National Catholic Schools, and National All Schools (private and public) averages—levels that place our school in the top academic echelon of schools.
  • 94.7% of our 6th graders met or exceeded achievement expectations in Math as compared to 35.7% of 6th-grade students in SC public schools.
  • 84.4% of our 3rd-grade students met or exceeded achievement expectations in Reading as compared to 48% of 3rd-grade students in SC public schools.
Academic excellence

Beyond the Classroom

  • Countless hours of community service performed throughout the year, including quarterly school-wide service projects.
  • Dedication to the arts – students are offered the opportunity to study visual arts, music, and drama.
  • Students of all faiths are welcomed and nurtured with daily prayer, weekly Mass, and ecumenical prayer services.
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Parent testimonials

- Morgan Rubens

{Our family has been part of Saint Joseph’s for over 30 years. I attended Saint Joseph’s School myself, and now my children do too. The caring Catholic environment provides a sense of consistency and support that helps my kids thrive. The teachers truly care about each child’s academic and spiritual growth, and with the Catholic faith woven into every day, my kids are learning not only to succeed academically but also to turn to their faith as they face life’s everyday challenges. Saint Joseph’s is a very special place, and my kids look forward to going to school every day!

- Kelly Deranek

{We couldn’t be more grateful for our experience at Saint Joseph Catholic School. Our children are genuinely excited to go to school each day and have grown so much in terms of their independence, character, and love of learning. This is all because the teachers and staff truly know and care about each child and have created a supportive environment where our children feel seen, valued, and inspired to do their best. We are thankful to be part of a school community that feels like a community and is devoted to helping shape who our children are becoming, both in and out of the classroom.