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Welcome

St. Joseph's School - Yorkville provides a nurturing and challenging learning environment for every child, which empowers them to become life-long learners and prolific members of society.  The demanding academic program instills high expectations for all students and provides them with the opportunity to succeed in both higher education and life-long careers.  In addition to a challenging academic curriculum, the students at St. Joseph's School -  Yorkville are encouraged to fulfill their social and moral obligations to society.  The combination of academics and social awareness ensures the students will be productive, responsible citizens.

Recent News

Sixteenth Annual Street Fair Featured Photo

Sixteenth Annual Street Fair

The street fair is here! The Sixteenth Annual Street Fair will take place this Saturday, May 17, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM! We cannot wait to celebrate with our school community, alumni, parishioners, new families (in 2025–2026), and our neighbors. We look forward to seeing you there.
Street Fair Bake Sale Featured Photo

Street Fair Bake Sale

The Bake Goods Committee is seeking families willing to donate only store-bought baked goods for the Street Fair Bake Sale. Items may be dropped off in the auditorium on Friday, May 16 or early Saturday morning between 8:30 – 10:00 AM during setup (before the street fair begins). Due to insurance requirements, homemade items are not permitted.
Street Fair Children's Activities Featured Photo

Street Fair Children's Activities

Tickets for children’s activities will be available for purchase on the day of the street fair, starting at 10:00 AM. Visit the ticket sales table in the children’s activities area to purchase your tickets! Tickets are priced at $1.00 each/$20.00 for 25 tickets. Please note that only cash payments will be accepted.
Grade 8 Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral Featured Photo

Grade 8 Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral

The Grade 8 students will attend the Manhattan Region Catholic Schools Graduation Mass on Wednesday, May 21, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The welcome address will begin at 10:15 AM and the Mass will begin at 10:30 AM. Mr. Troll will be emailing Grade 8 parents with the invitation shortly. If you have not returned the permission slip, please do so tomorrow.
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Transition Meetings

Join our Academic Dean, Jaclyn Juers, on May 20 to learn more about the transition from our Grade 4 to Grade 5. Learn more about the curriculum, schedule, and skills for your child next year. We look forward to immersing you in a view of our program and helping answer your questions about the expectations for next year. The meeting will begin at 8:10 AM.
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Admissions 2025-2026

We are so thankful to all of our families for sharing information about our school tours with friends and the community. The final tour this year is on Tuesday, May 21. Our end-of-year Early Childhood Information Session for prospective families is June 17, and June 24 for Grades 1-8. Due to the closing of Mount Carmel-Holy Rosary School, we have created special tours for MCHR families. Please direct families to contact our office.
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Our Mission

St. Joseph’s School - Yorkville, founded in 1880, is dedicated to the education of a diverse student body within the framework of Catholic values.  We inspire lifelong learning through our strong academic program, encourage service through the teachings of Jesus Christ, and promote a faith-filled family community.

SJSY Facts

30+
enrichment classes
Top 10% in ELA and in Math in NYS
Serving students in Pre-K 3 through Grade 8
Easily accessible via the 4/5/6/Q trains, M86, M15, M31 buses and school bus
CYO
programs
Students from 33 Zip Codes