New Student Enrollment

Discovering everything about our school and signing up has never been easier! We’re here to make your journey into learning seamless and exciting. Join us and jumpstart your educational adventure today!

Small School. Big Heart. Bright Futures.

Faith-Filled Learning Begins Here—Welcome to SJCA

At SJCA, we believe every child deserves a nurturing, faith-filled education rooted in love, community, and academic excellence. As a small and welcoming school, we proudly serve families with children from Pre-K through 8th grade, offering an affordable and values-based learning environment where every student is known, supported, and inspired.
We are blessed to be guided by the Diocese of Springfield–Cape Girardeau and supported by both St. Joseph Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Our curriculum is deeply embedded with Catholic teachings and values, helping students grow not only in knowledge but also in character and faith.

“Catholic School is meant to be a place to encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals His transforming love & truth.”

Pope Benedict XVI

Enrollment Process

Schedule a Visit

We warmly invite prospective families to experience the spirit of SJCA firsthand. To schedule a school tour, please contact our office:
📞 Phone: (417) 866-0667
📧 Email: sjcaoffice@stjosephcatholicacademy.org
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Enrollment & Registration

  • Online Registration via EDUConnect (Access Code: SJCA2627)
  • Set up FACTS account – our online tuition management system (see below for more information).
  • Completion of Enrollment Documents provided by the school office

PreK & Kindergarten

  • Children applying for admission into our 3 year old preschool program must be 3 on, or before, July 31. Children must be potty trained.
  • Children applying for admission into our 4 year old preschool program must be 4 on, or before July 31. Children must be potty trained.
  • Children applying for admission into our Kindergarten class, must be 5 on, or before July 31.

Tuition & Financial Assistance

We understand that affordability is essential for many families. Tuition payment plans, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities are available and managed through our school office.
All financial transactions are processed securely through FACTS, our online tuition management system.
Active Catholic families may apply for financial aid through the FACTS Grant & Aid Application.

Visit FACTS
MOScholars Bright Futures Fund

Offers scholarships to eligible families. Visit brightfuturesfund.org and complete the pre-qualification form

Support A Child Funds

Apply via FACTS Grant & Aid. A $50 application fee applies. You’ll need your 2023 or 2024 tax return and your 2024 W-2

Scholarship Opportunities