Why St. Joseph

At St. Joseph School in Cold Spring, faith and learning are deeply connected in everything we do. Each morning begins with prayer and daily religion instruction rooted in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and students regularly participate in Mass, liturgical prayer, and sacramental preparation in partnership with St. Joseph Parish.  Catholic values are intentionally integrated throughout the curriculum, ensuring students grow intellectually, spiritually, and morally in all areas of school life.

Through our commitment to Gospel values and programs like Virtues in Practice, students at St. Joseph are intentionally formed to be respectful, compassionate, and faith-filled leaders who live out Christ-like virtues in the classroom, on the playground, and in the community. At St. Joseph, achievement is measured not just in test scores, but in character, service, and discipleship.
St. Joseph students benefit from a balanced curriculum that challenges them to develop lifelong learning skills, from a strong core academic program to creative, physical, and technological opportunities such as 1:1 devices and enrichment courses. These educational foundations help prepare students to thrive now and in the future. 

The impact of a Catholic education like ours is clear: students in Catholic schools consistently perform strongly on assessments, graduate at high rates, and are well-prepared for the next steps in their academic journey. We are proud to build on that tradition of excellence.

At St. Joseph School, faith lights our journey, and knowledge leads the way.


National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

On October 1, 2018, St. Joseph Cold Spring was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, an honor recognizing outstanding academic achievement. This prestigious award from the U.S. Department of Education celebrates the dedication of our students, faculty, administrators, families, and community in creating a safe, welcoming environment where all students can succeed.

Our mission is for our students to embrace the gospel message, to be and do their best,
to be lifelong learners, and to live their Catholic faith.