Cathedral Of St. Raymond School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 393 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Cathedral Of St. Raymond School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
Pre-K	37
Kind	39
1	33
2	38
3	17
4	44
5	57
6	26
7	44
8	58

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Year Founded

1917

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School Motto

'You Belong Here'

Student Body

Total Students

393 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

In conjunction with our parish the Cathedral of St. Raymond School is a faith community that develops life long learners by teaching and living Catholic values within a strong tradition of spirituality, academic excellence, service to others, and social development.
The Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic School believes that the parent is the primary educator of the child.
Together with the parents, we believe that the Cathedral of St. Raymond School provides a Catholic scholastic environment that nurtures each child with love and respect for self and others.
By building upon each child's God given talents and abilities, students develop skills to make them active and responsible members of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic Church, the community, and the world.
The Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic School acknowledges the potential of each child and strives to contribute to each student's intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development.

In conjunction with our parish the Cathedral of St. Raymond School is a faith community that develops life long learners by teaching and living Catholic values within a strong tradition of spirituality, academic excellence, service to others, and social development. The Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic School believes that the parent is the primary educator of the child. Together with the parents, we believe that the Cathedral of St. Raymond School provides a Catholic scholastic environment that nurtures each child with love and respect for self and others. By building upon each child's God given talents and abilities, students develop skills to make them active and responsible members of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic Church, the community, and the world. The Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic School acknowledges the potential of each child and strives to contribute to each student's intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Cathedral Of St. Raymond School's ranking?

Cathedral Of St. Raymond School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Cathedral Of St. Raymond School?

The application deadline for Cathedral Of St. Raymond School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Cathedral Of St. Raymond School located?

Cathedral Of St. Raymond School is located in the Cathedral Area neighborhood of Joliet, IL.

School Reviews

5 3/4/2020

The school is more than just educational classrooms. It has become a 2nd home for our family. It's a great place for those who want to be involved in both the educational and extracurricular activities their children will participate in. My teenager was prepared to thrive in high school and her siblings are having a great time following in her footsteps. Classrooms are challenging, and after hours are fun.

- Posted by Parent - Mark P

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