St Joseph School

1740 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091-0600
Tel: (847)256-7870
Grades: NS - 8 | 336 students
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St. Joseph School is a vibrant Catholic learning community for children in Preschool through Eighth Grade. We are dedicated to promoting the fullest possible spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical and social development of each student in a Christian environment enlivened by the gospel message of Jesus. Our modern facility supports a rich curriculum that integrates the latest education best practices. Our students become involved, committed, responsible learners who work cooperatively with others for individual as well as group growth. St. Joseph School provides its students an opportunity to achieve academic excellence and to foster their personal and spiritual development within a distinctively Catholic community of faith.

School Overview:
St Joseph School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Student Body
Total Students 336 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 2% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,326
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Cheering
Cross Country Football
Volleyball

School Notes:

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    Mission Statement:
    St. Joseph School is dedicated to academic excellence for every child, and fosters personal and spiritual development within a distinctly Catholic community of faith.

    Philosophy/Belief Statement:
    St. Joseph School is a place of Catholic values and morals where God and family come first, children learn respect for themselves and others, and students are cared for spiritually, morally, intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. This is achieved in partnership with students, parents, staff, and the community as a whole.

    St. Joseph School provides a high quality learning environment in which every student develops a love of learning in a safe, inviting community. Uniqueness is celebrated, allowing students to reach their maximum potential.

    The staff of St. Joseph School is committed to work collaboratively to ensure that the best practices in teaching and learning are utilized. Technology supports student learning in a global environment, and resources are maximized for the greater good of the learning community.  

    A Pathway to the Future, Exceeding Academics and more…

     – St. Joseph School, Wilmette ~ The Just Right Catholic School -

    • Profile last updated: 09/02/2011

Nearby Schools:

St Joseph School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
Ronald Knox Montessori School
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
St Francis Xavier School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 1.1 mi. away
The Barbereux School
Gr. K-1 | 1.1 mi. away
Regina Dominican High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Ss Faith Hope Charity School
Gr. K-9 | 1.3 mi. away

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