At a Glance
A Small Catholic Elementary School Where Faith and Family Meet Academic Rigor
Families seeking a small, faith-based elementary education on the Upper East Side who value Catholic values, want manageable class sizes, and appreciate the option of early childhood through 5th grade in one community. It's a good fit for families prioritizing community and character alongside academics — and who are comfortable with the religious orientation.
- Early Childhood Program serving Pre-K and kindergarten with a developmentally appropriate approach
- Robotics program — a hands-on STEM offering not always found in small elementary schools
- After-school enrichment extending learning beyond the classroom
- Science fair participation encouraging student projects and investigation
- Application deadline of February 14, 2025 gives families a clear timeline
- Mixed parent reviews (3.2 rating on GreatSchools from 38 reviews) — some families report positive experiences while others have concerns worth exploring during a visit
- Catholic identity is central — families should feel comfortable with religious integration in education
- School serves only Pre-K through 5th grade — families need a plan for middle school transition
- Tuition ranges from $5,650 to $10,100 — factor in potential additional fees for programs and activities
- Smaller school means fewer extracurricular options than larger institutions
St. Joseph's is a Catholic elementary school serving Pre-K through 5th grade, rooted in faith, academics, service, and family. It's small and personal — serving young children in a single-building community.
A small elementary school community where families are known to each other. The school serves a diverse student body within its Catholic framework.
Yorkville on the Upper East Side is a classic Manhattan family neighborhood — tree-lined streets, proximity to Central Park, and a strong residential feel. It's rated 100/100 for family density, meaning you're surrounded by other families with children.
This is a highly walkable Manhattan neighborhood. Families can easily walk to school, and the area is well-served by public transit.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews with 3.2 rating from 38 reviews on GreatSchools; community described as welcoming with academic rigor
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Upper East Side-Yorkville.
- What grades does ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE serve?
- ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE?
- ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE public, charter, or private?
- ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE is a private school.
- What neighborhood is ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE in?
- ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL-YORKVILLE is in Upper East Side-Yorkville, Manhattan.
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