Best Joliet Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 849 students in Joliet, IL.
The top ranked private high schools in Joliet, IL include Joliet Catholic Academy and Ridgewood Baptist Academy.
50% of private high schools in Joliet, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Joliet Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Joliet Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 163 students
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2319 Manhattan Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 724-0055
Grades: K-1
| 26 students
St. Joseph Academy (Closed 2019)
Montessori School (Catholic)
310 N Ottawa St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-4567
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
409 N Scott St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-1005
Grades: K-9
| 194 students
2204 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-0288
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
110 Willow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 726-2924
Grades: K-9
| 207 students
130 Woodlawn Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Joliet, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Joliet, IL include Joliet Catholic Academy and Ridgewood Baptist Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Joliet?
4 private high schools are located in Joliet.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Joliet?
50% of private high schools in Joliet are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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