School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Holy Ghost is a fully accredited elementary school serving Preschool 8th grade students since 1948.
- Our school resides within the Diocese of Joliet.
- Here at Holy Ghost we are dedicated to preparing our students to be true witnesses of the Catholic Faith, while our core subjects, technology, arts, and athletics prepare our students for an advancing world.
- The mission of Holy Ghost School is to transmit Catholic Christian truths and values as taught by Jesus.
- By focusing on the Word, we challenge our students to implement the gospel message, which reflects our Catholic identity and traditions.
- The ideal of mutual respect and service to others, together with a quality academic curriculum, prepares our students for future academic endeavors and life experiences.
- Holy Ghost is a fully accredited elementary school serving Preschool 8th grade students since 1948. Our school resides within the Diocese of Joliet. Here at Holy Ghost we are dedicated to preparing our students to be true witnesses of the Catholic Faith, while our core subjects, technology, arts, and athletics prepare our students for an advancing world. The mission of Holy Ghost School is to transmit Catholic Christian truths and values as taught by Jesus. By focusing on the Word, we challenge our students to implement the gospel message, which reflects our Catholic identity and traditions. The ideal of mutual respect and service to others, together with a quality academic curriculum, prepares our students for future academic endeavors and life experiences.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Holy Ghost School?
The application deadline for Holy Ghost School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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