St. Joseph Elementary School

529 Madison St Lockport, IL 60441
www.sdjacademy.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,615
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 138 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,615
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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Attribute
School Resources

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Student Body

Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • The mission of St. Joseph School is to build a Catholic environment that promotes excellence in learning and development of the whole person through the Gospel message.
  • Together with parents, staff, and our parish community, we seek to form leaders by guiding our students to their highest levels of spiritual and academic potential.
  • We offer an environment which encompasses a quality academic curriculum, mutual respect, intellectual curiosity, and service to others.
  • St. Joseph School is committed to offering its students the opportunity to develop their individual talents and abilities.
  • We provide quality academic instruction designed to challenge each student to self-direction.
  • In the academic sphere, students are guided to develop basic skills and to acquire knowledge that is the foundation for further learning in the academic, practical, and technological world in which we live.
  • They are helped to grow toward learning to think morally, rationally, logically, and critically.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Alumni from St. Joseph and St. Dennis Schools - several have gone on to have success in various fields. -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph Elementary School cost?
St. Joseph Elementary School's tuition is approximately $7,615 for private students.
What schools are St. Joseph Elementary School often compared to?
St. Joseph Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of St. Joseph Elementary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
Who are famous alumni from St. Joseph Elementary School?
St. Joseph Elementary School famous alumni include: Alumni from St. Joseph and St. Dennis Schools - several have gone on to have success in various fields..
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Will County, IL is $7,135 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Will County, IL is 99% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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