Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy
About the School
- Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy, located in Lockport, IL, serves 182 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a large suburban setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 14 faculty members supporting its Catholic elementary and middle school programs.
- Founded in 2023, this co–ed Catholic academy offers formal dress code policies and charges $5,600 annually for tuition.
- Approximately 22% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Lockport community.
- is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and provides education consistent with its religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
182 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy cost?
Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy's tuition is approximately $5,600 for private students.
What schools are Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy often compared to?
Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy offer?
Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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