St. Joseph Catholic School
Escuela Católica San José · Tampa, Florida
Admissions
Admisiones
Joining our family starts with a conversation — and scholarships make it possible for everyone. We are enrolling now for 2026–27, VPK through 8th grade.
Four simple steps
Take a tour
Visit campus and meet our teachers — free tours are offered year-round, in English or Spanish.
Call the front office
Our office will walk you through enrollment in person or by phone. Bring a birth certificate, immunization records, and recent report cards.
Apply for scholarships
Most families qualify for Step Up For Students — we'll help you complete that application ourselves.
Welcome to the family
Meet your teachers, get your uniform, and start the journey — bienvenidos a San José.
Catholic education, within reach.
Don't let tuition stop you from calling. Florida's Step Up For Students scholarships cover most or all of tuition for the vast majority of our families — and our front office will personally help you apply, in English or Spanish.
Answers for families
Don't see your question? Call us at 813-879-7720 or email [email protected] — se habla español.
Children who turn 4 by September 1 are eligible for our free VPK program. Spots fill quickly — call in the spring for fall enrollment.
Yes, when space is available. Families move to Tampa year-round, and we do our best to welcome transfer students at any point in the school year.
No. We welcome families of all faiths — about a third of our students come from non-Catholic homes. All students participate in religion classes and school Masses.
Yes. Extended Day runs until 6:00 PM daily with homework help, snacks, and supervised play. Morning drop-off begins at 7:15 AM.
St. Joseph Catholic School is a child care facility operating under an exemption pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida and is not subject to licensure or regulation by the Department of Children and Families.
La Escuela Católica San José es una instalación de cuidado infantil que opera bajo una exención conforme a las leyes del Estado de Florida y no está sujeta a licencia ni regulación por parte del Departamento de Niños y Familias.
Ready when you are.
Now enrolling for 2026–27 · Inscripciones abiertas para 2026–27