St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School

275 W North Street Manhattan, IL 60442
www.sjsmanhattan.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,726
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 169 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,726
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving to be Saints, Scholars, & Servants.

Student Body

Total Students
169 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is subsidized by the parish. Parishioners pay a reduced rate because of this. Parents pay 50% of operating costs, Fundraise 25% and 25% is a gift from the parish. Please call the office for the most up-to-date tuition rates.
Admissions Director
Eileen Ramsay
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School Notes

  • At St. Joseph Catholic School children receive instruction in the usual academic areas, as well as religion, vocal music, art, physical education, band technology and tutoring services for children with special needs.
  • Instruction in their Catholic faith is a daily activity, and students plan and attend weekly Mass.
  • They also have the opportunity during the school year to pray the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross and to participate in Benediction.
  • Instruction is available for grades 1st through 8th as well as half-day programs for kindergarten, 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds.
  • At St. Joseph Catholic School children receive instruction in the usual academic areas, as well as religion, vocal music, art, physical education, band technology and tutoring services for children with special needs. Instruction in their Catholic faith is a daily activity, and students plan and attend weekly Mass. They also have the opportunity during the school year to pray the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross and to participate in Benediction. Instruction is available for grades 1st through 8th as well as half-day programs for kindergarten, 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School cost?
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,726 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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