For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 1,947 students in Joliet, IL (there are 40 public schools, serving 21,013 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Joliet, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Joliet, IL include Cathedral Of St. Raymond School, Joliet Catholic Academy, and Ridgewood Baptist Academy.
56% of private schools in Joliet, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Joliet Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Joliet Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
St. Peter Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
310 N Broadway St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-3567
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-3567
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Gr: K | 9 students
Educare, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3171 T Hickey Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students Tuition listed
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Joliet KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2605 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. Mary Magdalene School
(Catholic)
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Spanish Center, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Vilaseca Josephine Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Joliet, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mary Sears Childrens Academy (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
2319 Manhattan Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 724-0055
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 724-0055
Gr: K-1 | 26 students
St. Joseph Academy (Closed 2019)
Montessori School (Catholic)
310 N Ottawa St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-4567
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-4567
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students
409 N Scott St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-1005
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-1005
Gr: K-9 | 194 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Jude School (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
2204 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-0288
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-0288
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick Grade School (Closed 2014)
(Catholic)
110 Willow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 726-2924
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 726-2924
Gr: K-9 | 207 students
130 Woodlawn Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3390
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 22 students Acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Joliet, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Joliet, IL include Cathedral Of St. Raymond School, Joliet Catholic Academy, and Ridgewood Baptist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Joliet?
16 private schools are located in Joliet.
How diverse are private schools in Joliet?
Joliet private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Joliet go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Joliet are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Joliet?
56% of private schools in Joliet are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Joliet are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Joliet include: Joliet KinderCare vs. Bobbie Noonan's Child Care, Bobbie Noonan's Child Care vs. Joliet KinderCare
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