Best 60435 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,286 students in 60435, IL (there are 10 public schools, serving 7,627 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 60435, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in 60435, IL include Cathedral Of St. Raymond School and Joliet Catholic Academy.
71% of private schools in 60435, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked 60435 Illinois Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
(1)
608 N Raynor Ave
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
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
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
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students Tuition listed
Joliet KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2605 Black Rd
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
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60435 Illinois

60435, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
appSt. Peter Lutheran School (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
310 N Broadway St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-3567
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
2319 Manhattan Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 724-0055
Gr: K-1 | 26 students
130 Woodlawn Ave
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 60435, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in 60435, IL include Cathedral Of St. Raymond School and Joliet Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in 60435?
7 private schools are located in 60435.
How diverse are private schools in 60435?
60435 private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in 60435 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 60435 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60435?
71% of private schools in 60435 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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