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Joseph Academy-melrose Park

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Joseph Academy is a school serving the needs of young people with severe behavioral, emotional, and learning disabilities.

Our program strives to give hope to our students to become successful in their learning environment.

Joseph Academy provides an environment that is both nurturing and challenging.

We seek to build students' self-esteem and productivity through a therapeutic program in which staff members constantly express respect and affection for them.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 77 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Joseph Academy-melrose Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

77 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

88%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Joseph Academy-melrose Park Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.: 13:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: Truth and Honor
School Mascot: Wild Boars

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Joseph Academy-melrose Park cost?

Joseph Academy-melrose Park's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is Joseph Academy-melrose Park's ranking?

Joseph Academy-melrose Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Most AP courses offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Joseph Academy-melrose Park?

The application deadline for Joseph Academy-melrose Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 77 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,740 for elementary schools and $19,635 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).