St. Joseph (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 422 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,080
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Joseph
Pre-K	98
Kind	34
1	42
2	42
3	42
4	32
5	45
6	30
7	23
8	34

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1910

School Calendar

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Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

422 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

23 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Plaid uniform and khaki/navy dress pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,080

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Tuition Notes

Preschool Options range from $3,715 to $7,450 Multi-student discount available for Grades K-8: 2 students - $10,615 total 3 students - $13,655 total 4 students - $15,175 total

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Michelle Lascari

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

24 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Alter ServersChess Club

Cooking ClubGeography Bee

Lego LeagueRobotics Club

Scholastic Bowl TeamScience Fair

ScoutsSpelling Bee

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubBand

Band for TodayDrama Club

Liturgical ChoirPiano

Violin Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballCheerleading

Cross CountryFootball

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

An award-winning PreK- Grade 8 private school that provides challenging academics founded in Catholic faith.
We educate the whole student mind, body and spirit and encourage each child to become the person God calls him or her to be.
Our goal is to prepare children for academic and personal success in a faith-filled, nurturing environment.
Strong school community and parent involvement

School Motto: Excellence in Catholic Education
School Mascot: Crusader

Excellent Academics
Our graduates excel in high school, earning awards and scholarships:
- SJS alums regularly earn honors, including being named valedictorians at local high schools, National Merit Award winners and recipients of community awards.
Our average class size is 23 students, offering a personalized approach to learning.
Our faculty regularly wins awards offered by the Diocese and local organizations.
Spanish is taught in grades 2-8.
STEM, fine arts and computer science give students a well-rounded education in music, art and technology.
Faith Formation
- Catholic values are emphasized in all spiritual, educational and extracurricular activities.
- Weekly All-School Masses
- Sacramental preparation is incorporated into the school day.
- Students participate in prayer services, rosary, Stations of the Cross, May Crowning and Reconciliation.
- Liturgical Choir includes students in grades 5 - 8; its role is leading the congregation in song at all-school Mass.- Students can train to be altar servers in 5th grade; they serve weekend, school Masses, weddings and funerals.
- Service projects help students live their faith and are built into the curricula.
Various Extracurricular Activities available tohelp students discover and pursue their interests - Art Club, Band, Choir, Drama Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Geography Bee, LEGO League, Robotics, Scholastic Bowls, Spanish Club, Spelling Bee, and more.
Our award-winning, all-inclusive sports program is offered to students in grades 5 - 8, including volleyball, football, cross country, basketball and track.
Representative students from grades 5 - 8 can be part of Student Council, which sponsors student and community outreach activities.
Extended Care offers students an extended day of 7 am - 7:45 am; 2:15 pm - 5:30 pm (4:30 on Fridays)
Parental Support
- School Advisory Board is group that meets monthly with the principal, president and pastor regardingthe policy and progress of the school; nine board members hold positions for three years.
- Parent Forum coordinates volunteers for school programs and special events.
- The Athletic and Booster organization coordinates athletic programs.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Joseph cost?

St. Joseph's tuition is approximately $6,080 for private students.

What schools are St. Joseph often compared to?

St. Joseph is often viewed alongside schools like St. Mary Of Gostyn Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Joseph?

The acceptance rate of St. Joseph is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does St. Joseph offer?

St. Joseph offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Joseph's ranking?

St. Joseph ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph?

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

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