St. Joseph Parish School, founded in 1869, provides an affordable, quality Catholic elementary education for the children and families of St. Joseph Parish, Freeburg.
St. Joseph School provides a well-rounded program of subjects and values to develop the whole child academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically in a Catholic atmosphere.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of Christian values, the development of a whole, positive self-concept and a strong academic background gained through discipline, cooperation and responsibility.
As a community of caring persons working together, we continue to grow closer to God through loving, respecting and serving one another, and by worshiping together.
Our teachers, who are dedicated and professional, believe that they have been called to the ministry of teaching and strive to teach as Jesus did.
With personal sacrifice and total involvement of the parents and the entire parish family, St. Joseph Parish School will be able to live out its mission.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to St. Joseph Catholic School is Illinois Center For Autism (6.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John The Baptist School (4.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
10 S Lincoln St
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-0581
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-0581
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Illinois Center For Autism
Special Education School
1306 Wabash Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Growing the minds of all learners, from little to middles and impacting lives for future generations.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Growing the minds of all learners, from little to middles and impacting lives for future generations.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Mcclintock Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-0275
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-0275
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Academy Of Belleville
(Catholic)
200 S. Second St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Illinois Center For Autism
Special Education School
1306 Wabash Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 12 students
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Althoff Catholic High School ![Althoff Catholic High School Photo]( "Althoff Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
5401 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 235-1100
10.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5100 N Illinois St
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 825-0609
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1111 E Highway 50
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 726-6040
11.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
10 S Lincoln St
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-0581
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-0581
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Illinois Center For Autism
Special Education School
1306 Wabash Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Growing the minds of all learners, from little to middles and impacting lives for future generations.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Growing the minds of all learners, from little to middles and impacting lives for future generations.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Mcclintock Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-0275
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-0275
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Academy Of Belleville
(Catholic)
200 S. Second St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Illinois Center For Autism
Special Education School
1306 Wabash Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 398-7500
6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Growing the minds of all learners, from little to middles and impacting lives for future generations.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Growing the minds of all learners, from little to middles and impacting lives for future generations.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Mcclintock Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-0275
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 234-0275
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Academy Of Belleville
(Catholic)
200 S. Second St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-6414
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students
219 West Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-7542
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Childhood Of Jesus School
(Catholic)
215 N John St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2922
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2922
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 172 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Henry Raab Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 Union Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
7.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
8.2 miles
Gr: 5-12
Union Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 S 27th St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
8.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Belleville High School-west
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
9.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7852
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7852
9.4 miles
Gr: 9-12
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