Pre-elementary and Elementary Courses are fully recognized by the Department of Education.St. Joe Development Academy is a non-stock, non-profit institution. It is Founded by Mrs. Visitacion S. Gayeta and was made realized in 2007 with the following Board of Trustees; Rev. Jose B. Morillo, Rev. Alfredo Cassanova, Mrs. Visitacion S. Gayeta and Mrs. Milagros B. Ramos. Mr. Rex Francis Z. Ynion designated Faculty and OIC of the school manages and supervises its operation.