St. Joseph Continuation School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 181 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,040
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph Continuation School
Pre-K	30
Kind	21
1	10
2	13
3	11
4	11
5	29
6	10
7	13
8	33

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Slow learners; LD resource

Year Founded

1952

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Student Body

Total Students

181 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

23 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform purchased

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,040

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is based on parishioner status and on number of children in a family attending.PK is spearate.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jeanne Petkus

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Student Council

School Notes

St. Joseph School, the parish school of St. Joseph Church, has been serving Catholics and non-Catholics of the Round Lake area since 1952.
We offer a quality Catholic pre-school through grade eight program which is Christ-centered and family-centered.
Our principal and teachers are state certified educational professionals.
We are proud to be an Archdiocese of Chicago certified and a State of Illinois recognized school.

St. Joseph School, the parish school of St. Joseph Church, has been serving Catholics and non-Catholics of the Round Lake area since 1952.
We offer a quality Catholic pre-school through grade eight program which is Christ-centered and family-centered.
Our principal and teachers are state certified educational professionals.
We are proud to be an Archdiocese of Chicago certified and a State of Illinois recognized school.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Joseph Continuation School cost?

St. Joseph Continuation School's tuition is approximately $3,040 for private students.

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

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph Continuation School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Joseph Continuation School offer?

St. Joseph Continuation School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.

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

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

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Did You Know?

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).