About the School
- St. Joseph Academy in Joliet, IL, is a Catholic co–educational Montessori school serving grades PK through 8 in a suburban community.
- The school has an enrollment of 18 udents and a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 4 teachers.
- Approximately 75% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school.
- Tuition information is not provided, though the average private elementary school tuition in Will County is $7,091.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Academy?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph Academy is Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary Nativity School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Vilaseca Josephine Center (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students
Catholic
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Joliet Central High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Jefferson St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6740
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Collins St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-6810
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12
Farragut Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
M J Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Moran St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0169
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5271
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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