Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,830
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Joseph Elementary School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,830
- Average class size: 13 students
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
181 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
13 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2 children - $5,750
3 or more children- $7,670
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Notes
- St. Joseph School is a co-educational institution serving grades K-8.
- St. Joseph School exists to facilitate human development and maturity of Faith.
- The mission of St. Joseph School is to graduate 21st century citizens who will be value-oriented, competent in communication and problem solving, skillful in creative and critical thinking, and knowledgeable of technology and the interdependence we share in a global and multicultural society.
- St. Joseph School will provide this through a cooperative effort of community and school that fosters a caring environment, recognizes individuality and uniqueness, is dedicated to human development, provides for meaningful citizen involvement and is committed to excellence and the worth of the individual.
- School Motto: Learn Our Faith, Live Our Faith, and Prepare for the Future
- St. Joseph School is a co-educational institution serving grades K-8.
- St. Joseph School exists to facilitate human development and maturity of Faith.
- The mission of St. Joseph School is to graduate 21st century citizens who will be value-oriented, competent in communication and problem solving, skillful in creative and critical thinking, and knowledgeable of technology and the interdependence we share in a global and multicultural society.
- St. Joseph School will provide this through a cooperative effort of community and school that fosters a caring environment, recognizes individuality and uniqueness, is dedicated to human development, provides for meaningful citizen involvement and is committed to excellence and the worth of the individual.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rhodora Kabatay-Lee Ho - MD, Class of 1986 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph Elementary School cost?
St. Joseph Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,830 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from St. Joseph Elementary School?
St. Joseph Elementary School famous alumni include: Rhodora Kabatay-Lee Ho - MD, Class of 1986.
What sports does St. Joseph Elementary School offer?
St. Joseph Elementary School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph Elementary School is Faith Baptist Christian School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Good Shepherd Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Pentecostal
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
Christian
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Pentecostal
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Distance: 9.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
1100 Hamilton Street
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 613-8345
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 15 students
Pentecostal
133 S Highland St
Creve Coeur, IL 61610
(309) 839-2018
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
Christian
3523 W Hill St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 279-5753
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3201 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-2020
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
1501 Howard Ct.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-6178
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1127 S Laramie St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 676-4604
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Catholic
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
325 East Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 219-6153
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(309) 647-0136
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(309) 245-1000
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
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