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.: 13:1
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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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
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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
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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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