St. Joseph Continuation School (2023 Profile)

118 Lincoln Ave
Round Lake, IL 60073

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.

Quick Stats (2023)

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)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Slow learners; LD resource

Year Founded

1952

Student Body

Total Students

181 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

St. Joseph Continuation School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

23 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Uniform purchased

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,040

View national tuition avg.

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.: 85%

Admissions Director

Jeanne Petkus

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Student Council

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 91%.

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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