St. Coletta's Of Illinois in Tinley Park, IL, is a nonsectarian special education school serving 36 udents at the undergraduate level in a suburban setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 6:1 with a total of 6 teaching staff, supporting individualized instruction.
Founded in 1949,. Coletta's Of Illinois has a long–anding presence in the Tinley Park community.
udent body diversity includes 69% students of color, reflecting the racial representation within the school population.
As a suburban special education program, it provides focused services within the Tinley Park area for families seeking specialized academic support.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Coletta's Of Illinois often compared to?
St. Coletta's Of Illinois is often viewed alongside schools like Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Coletta's Of Illinois?
The application deadline for St. Coletta's Of Illinois is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Coletta's Of Illinois vs. Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Coletta's Of Illinois is Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tutor Time Child Care (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
- miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
Tutor Time Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
8007 183rd Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 342-1944
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 342-1944
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 157 students Tuition listed
179th Street KinderCare ![179th Street KinderCare Photo - La Grange Avenue KinderCare Front]( "179th Street KinderCare Photo - La Grange Avenue KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
9460 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 444-0906
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 444-0906
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
80th Avenue KinderCare ![80th Avenue KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "80th Avenue KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
7965 175th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
- miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
17504 E Carriageway Dr
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
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Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
7.6 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
- miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
(Christian)
17171 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Triple R Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
9500 W La Porte Rd
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-4646
2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tutor Time Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
8007 183rd Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 342-1944
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 342-1944
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 157 students Tuition listed
179th Street KinderCare ![179th Street KinderCare Photo - La Grange Avenue KinderCare Front]( "179th Street KinderCare Photo - La Grange Avenue KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
9460 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 444-0906
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 444-0906
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
19131 Henry Dr
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 479-8988
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11
80th Avenue KinderCare ![80th Avenue KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "80th Avenue KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
7965 175th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
(Christian)
17171 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Channahon Junior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24917 W Sioux Dr
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4314
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4314
9166.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Sowic-com & Adaptive Bhvr Nb Gall
Special Education School
24805 W Roberts Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 741-7777
9166.5 miles
Sowic-early Childhood Joliet
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1205 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
9166.5 miles
24805 W Roberts Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4311
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4311
9166.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Wesmere Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Wesmere Pkwy
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(815) 439-3244
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-3244
9166.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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