St. Joseph Catholic School History

Located in Placentia, California, since 1959. The mission of St. Joseph Catholic School is to provide religious formation as well as academic preparation. Its essential activity is interaction of students, faculty, and administrators in a learning experience that is shaped by the educational principles of its Catholic heritage. As a community, we are committed to meeting the diverse needs of the individual learner. Through quality education, St. Joseph Catholic School develops the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth of each student. A credentialed faculty teaches grades Pre-School through Eighth, applying curriculum that adheres to the Diocese of Orange Guidelines and Standards. Subjects taught include Religion, Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Spanish Language, Computer Skills, Physical Education, Music, Art, and implementing Technology across several platforms. The school is fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association. St. Joseph Catholic School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color and national or ethnic origin in administration of educational polices, admission policies, scholarship and other loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs.