St. Joseph Catholic School vs. St. Mary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Affordability
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Overview
St. Joseph Catholic School serves 192 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Joseph Catholic School is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
St. Mary School in Elgin serves students in our community from Preschool through 8th grade.
We educate in a faith based environment while nuturing each child's development through our outstanding art program, a rigorous academic curriculum, and extra curricular activities while also serving our community.
St. Mary School will give your child space to unfold into the individual they are born to be in a caring, loving environment enriched with a sense of community and purpose while showing them how to problem solve, think for themselves, and support each other.
St. Mary School is committed to the excellence and success of each child.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Year Founded
2020
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Students Body
Total Students
192 students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
5
Kindergarten Students
19
7
Grade 1 Students
24
10
Grade 2 Students
16
5
Grade 3 Students
21
10
Grade 4 Students
18
9
Grade 5 Students
19
9
Grade 6 Students
18
14
Grade 7 Students
18
12
Grade 8 Students
14
11
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
50%
Average Class Size
15
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
10:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform for boys and girls)
(School uniform for boys and girls)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$2,470
$5,000
Tuition Notes
In parish and non parish rate scale;visit the school's website for specific rates
www.stjosephschoolelgin.org
Please call for tuition rates
Admissions Director
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Carol Norman (Principal)
Admissions Associate
n/a
Cindy Rash School Secretary
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
4-H Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChorus