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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

2026–2027 Admissions Tours and Assessments Featured Photo

2026–2027 Admissions Tours and Assessments

Please spread the word to friends and encourage them to call the office to register for a tour and see firsthand the wonderful learning that takes place here at SJSY. Upcoming tour dates are March 5, 10, and 31. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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Book Tastings

Our Grade 2-8 students will be enjoying the donations and selections from the classroom library in our created Book Cafe for our annual Book Tasting events. They will explore new texts, fall in love with different genres, and expose themselves to new authors during this National Reading Month.
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School Store

School Store is open! Stay cozy and show your school spirit with our winter hats, raglan tees, quarter-zip sweatshirts, and full-zip fleece jackets! Click the Google Form link or copy and paste into your browser to place your order. Items will be sent home with your child, or you can choose to be notified when they are ready for pick-up. Do not miss out — grab your favorites while they last! Any questions, please contact Jennifer Szafianski at [email protected]. Thank you.

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Yearbook

Order your 2025 – 2026 St. Joseph’s School – Yorkville Yearbook now: The full-color book will include photos of all classes, Pre-K 3 through Grade 8, plus a candid page for each class. Also, there will be pages for events, activities, after-school clubs, and much more. The yearbook is a great keepsake for years to come.
2025 – 2026 Yearbook Family Boosters/Ads Featured Photo

2025 – 2026 Yearbook Family Boosters/Ads

If you would like to say something wonderful to your child, the teachers, or everyone in your child’s class and school, place an ad in our yearbook. All ads will only be accepted electronically. Please see the memo previously sent home for details. Please submit one ad per email.
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100th Day of School

The Early Childhood classes will be celebrating the 100th Day of School this Friday with fun and engaging counting activities! From creating 100 Day crowns to counting to 100 with Spider Man, building castles with 100 cups, and even taking 100 steps outside the classroom, it will be a day full of excitement and learning. Stay tuned for pictures and updates from our special day.

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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