Saint Joseph School is a nurturing Catholic school community that seeks to answer the call of Christ: To love God and neighbor. We support and teach our students to be respectful, creative, critical thinkers who strive for academic excellence and seek to serve so that they can be confident and productive members of their community.
Saint Joseph School has qualified and dedicated faculty and staff in both the preschool and the elementary school to educate children in environments that support, encourage, and nurture spiritual, intellectual, social, and personal growth in the Catholic tradition.
Saint Joseph School is fully accredited and continues to provide a quality Catholic education to Saint Joseph Parish and many surrounding parishes and communities.
Why Choose St. Joseph School
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Communities Represented
15+
Years of Teaching
92+
Strong Curriculum, including Art, Music, Spanish
Preschool is available up to 5 full days a week with before-school and after-school care
Middle School Program with multiple teachers, set within a larger PreK-8 environment
Extended Day Program – both before school and after school for PreK-5th grade
Saint Joseph School was awarded a 10-year renewal of accreditation in February 2020 by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. This accreditation followed an extensive two-year self-study of all aspects of our school, including mission, health and safety, governance, academics, and student experience. We are proud to have met and passed every standard for accreditation! Furthermore, we are fortunate to have been commended in many areas:
“The Commission commends the entire school community for its commitment to the education and nurturing of its students. In addition, the Commission commends the School for welcoming its racially, culturally, geographically, religiously, academically, and socioeconomically diverse student population.”
Testimonials
While virtual learning wasn’t ideal, it is the hand we are dealt this semester. My daughter’s school, St. Joseph School, Medford, had a platform for learning the Monday after school closures. Not only did she learn what a 3rd grader needs to learn, she gained technology skills. Google classroom, Flipgrid, and Zoom were utilized. It was an added bonus that her awesome teacher recreated her classroom “rug” by reading to the kids on Instagram! Again, nothing replaces classroom learning and socializing, but if you are looking for small class sizes and great teachers, consider St. Joseph’s School in Medford.
We have seven children who have attended St. Joseph School and, over the years, have come to view the faculty and administrators as family. The Catholic education and friendships our kids experienced speak volumes to an environment that helps students thrive at the high school and college level. We give St. Joe’s our highest endorsement.
Kevin and Ann Marie Kelly
Our girls both attend Saint Joseph School, and we couldn’t be happier. Not only are they challenged and nourished academically, but they are thought to invoke and resonate peace, love, and kindness. In this world of uncertainty, it is our one haven of hope for what our future brings.
Irma Del Monaco Fountain
My two daughters are now the third generation of my family to attend St. Joseph School. The lessons they are learning can’t just be found in a book. We are lucky and proud to be a part of this amazing school & community.
Jay Lonergan
We wanted an environment that would challenge our children mentally & spiritually. ECLC class structure is engaging and informative. They build on the Christian values we instill as parents. We are never left in the dark and feel completely safe leaving our children there. They look forward to going to school everyday to learn and be with their friends. We couldn’t have asked for a better environment for our children.
The Layton Family
St. Joseph School is more than just a wonderful school, it is a community. Everyone is treated like family. The faculty and staff dedicate their time to making a safe, secure, and thriving atmosphere for our children to learn. We feel very fortunate to have given our two girls the gift of starting off their academic lives at St. Joseph School. Because of this, we are confident they have gained the skills and experiences that they will continue to use far beyond the classroom walls — self-confidence, a strong sense of community, creative thinking and problem-solving, a passion for exploring their personal interests, and more.
