A K–12 Classical Catholic School in San Marcos, CA
Rooted in the Rich Tradition of Faith, Truth, and Virtue
Now Enrolling: Crusader Flex Hybrid Program
Experience the best of both worlds with Saint Joseph Academy’s flexible hybrid learning option.
Customize your child’s education with on-campus classes, faith-based formation, and parent-led learning at home.
Why Choose Saint Joseph Academy?
Experience a school built for the whole person: faithful to Catholic tradition, exceptional in classical scholarship, and committed to excellence in every field, from the classroom to the playing field.
At Saint Joseph Academy, we partner with families to cultivate the hearts and minds of students through a rigorous, faith-filled education centered on Christ.
Our Strengths:
- Small Class Sizes
- Faith-Based Curriculum
- Experience, Faithful Faculty
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Classical Academics
Our time-tested classical approach emphasizes critical thinking, eloquent expression, and a love of truth, beauty, and goodness. Students study Latin, logic, literature, math, and science with an integrated worldview that prepares them for both college and life after graduation.
Competitive Athletics
At Saint Joseph Academy, we believe that athletic excellence complements academic and spiritual formation. Our competitive sports program encourages students to develop discipline, teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship, both on and off the field.
Faith-Centered Mission
Everything we do is grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church. Daily prayer, weekly Mass, and regular opportunities for spiritual formation are woven into school life, helping students build a personal relationship with Christ and develop lives of virtue.
Preparing Students for College, Life, and Heaven
At Saint Joseph Academy, academic excellence goes hand-in-hand with virtue and faith. Through our classical liberal arts curriculum and a commitment to truth, our students consistently perform well above national standards, graduate with confidence, and thrive in higher education and beyond.
Academic Performance
- 90th+ percentile on IOWA Standardized Testing
- Students score 3–4 grade levels above average
- Classical curriculum emphasizing logic, Latin, rhetoric, and the great books
College Readiness
- $5.14 Million in financial assistance and scholarships for Class of 2025
- 92% Accepted to 4-Year Colleges
- Graduates accepted into top Catholic, private, and public universities
National Recognition
- Ranked in the Top 3% of K–8 schools nationwide
- Recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Honor Roll
- Alumni thrive in academic, spiritual, and service-oriented vocations
Curriculum Distinctions
Classical Liberal Arts Focus
A time-tested model that builds critical thinking, eloquence, and moral reasoning.
Integrated Catholic Worldview
All subjects are taught through the lens of faith and reason.
Latin & Logic Instruction
Strengthens vocabulary, memory, analytical skills, and mental discipline.
Senior Thesis & Capstone Projects
Cultivate research, writing, and public speaking excellence.
Experienced, Faithful Faculty
Teachers serve as both educators and mentors, deeply invested in student growth.
