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St. Joseph's School

Mankalale Sagar Karnataka - 577401 India · Shivamogga · Karnataka

State BoardICSEClass 110Verified

If you’re a parent near Mankalale or nearby villages in Sagar and looking for a small, community-based school for your child, St. Joseph’s School, Mankalale might be one to consider.

Basic Details

Boards
State Board (Karnataka State Syllabus)
Classes
1 to 8
Co-ed
Yes
Boarding
Day School
Founded
2018
Student–teacher ratio
~23:1
Students
230

Staff

10 teachers, library and book bank available, 1 laptop, 1 desktop, 2 printers, 1 scanner, digiboard, no internet connection reported

Summary for the Parent

Overview

St. Joseph’s School, Mankalale is a small, recognized private unaided school offering education from Classes 1 to 8 under the Karnataka State Board. It’s a good fit for families in and around Mankalale who want a local, community-oriented school with basic facilities and approachable teachers.

Best Fit For

A child who benefits from smaller class sizes and personal attention.

A child who prefers a simple, structured environment without heavy digital or extracurricular focus.

A child from the local area who needs a nearby day school.

Strengths

Recognized and registered under UDISE.

Acceptable student–teacher ratio (~23:1).

Library and digiboard available.

Clean and functional basic infrastructure (toilets, drinking water, power backup).

Trade-offs / Things to Check

No internet access or advanced ICT setup.

No sports or lab facilities mentioned.

Only up to Class 8 — transition needed for higher grades.

No published fee structure online.

Limited online presence and parent reviews.

Recommendations / Questions to Ask

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