St. Joseph Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 436 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,488
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph Catholic School
Pre-K	60
Kind	35
1	45
2	38
3	42
4	36
5	44
6	51
7	33
8	52

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Year Founded

1926

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2009, 2017

Student Body

Total Students

436 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,488

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rates vary for parishiones and non-parishioners as well as preschool vs. K-8 programs.

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Tracy Lombardo

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubChess Club

ChoirDrama Club

Fitness ClubScouting

Arts and Music Programs:

Band Program

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Intramural Sports

School Notes

At St Joseph Elementary School, we are a faith partner together with the parish, the clergy and the parents, charged with the formation and education of the whole child.
We form students spiritually by giving them opportunities to develop a mature faith as witnessed by regular worship, moral decision-making and service out-reach; students academically by assisting them in mastering basic skills, developing the ability to reason and providing a responsible environment that encourages creativity; and students socially by engaging them in experiences which foster self-direction, leadership and team-building skills, which are developed in the classroom, on the fields of competition and within the parish.

School Mascot: Knights

At St Joseph Elementary School, we are a faith partner together with the parish, the clergy and the parents, charged with the formation and education of the whole child.
We form students spiritually by giving them opportunities to develop a mature faith as witnessed by regular worship, moral decision-making and service out-reach; students academically by assisting them in mastering basic skills, developing the ability to reason and providing a responsible environment that encourages creativity; and students socially by engaging them in experiences which foster self-direction, leadership and team-building skills, which are developed in the classroom, on the fields of competition and within the parish.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph Catholic School cost?

St. Joseph Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,488 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph Catholic School?

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph Catholic School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Joseph Catholic School offer?

St. Joseph Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph Catholic School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 11/2/2018

Began Sept.1938.Graduated May,1946.Received the finest Grade School Education available. Still keep in touch with 2 of my classmates.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Donald T Berkley

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IL is $11,461 for elementary schools and $21,193 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).