St. Joseph Catholic School was in existence from September, 1962, until June, 2010. Prior to the completion of the new church and school on Pioneer Trail, Fr. Hughes opened St. Joseph's first "school" in the basement of the church at 4571 Prospect St. (grade 1) and the facilities across the street loaned by the Hilltop Christian Church (grades 2-4). Climaxing nearly a century of spiritual service to the Catholics of Mantua, St. Joseph's formally dedicated its new church and school (current facility off Pioneer Tr.) on July 28, 1963. In September of 1963, St. Joseph School had five grades and continued to add another grade each year. Since 1983, the K-8 program included an all-day Kindergarten and a middle school approach to the upper grades that addressed their unique needs.

Throughout these years, St. Joseph School developed a reputation as a progressive learning institution providing a well-rounded curriculum complimented with a Catholic based foundation of equal importance. St. Joseph's offered an open and welcoming environment to members of the school, parish, and surrounding communities. Collectively, St. Joseph offered a place to worship, a place to learn, and a place to gather with family and friends.

Very sadly, in 2010 St. Joseph School had to close due to declining enrollment. For more history of St. Joseph School, click here or for St. Joseph Church, click here.

If you have attended and/or graduated from
St. Joseph Catholic School in Mantua, Ohio,
please visit www.Facebook.com and join the
"St. Joseph's School Mantua - Memories" Group

If you prefer, you may print out the PDF version
to fill out an alumni form & send it to:

St. Joseph Catholic School
11045 St. Joseph Blvd.
Mantua, OH 44255

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