Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Joseph School
About the School
- St. Joseph School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Other religious school association(s).
- The student:teacher of St. Joseph School is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,600
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
245 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition costs vary based on the number of students in a family.
% on Financial Aid
15%
Admissions Director
Carol Potter
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Growing together in Christ
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Joseph School cost?
St. Joseph School's tuition is approximately $2,600 for private students.
What sports does St. Joseph School offer?
St. Joseph School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Track and Field.
What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph School is Rivet Junior Senior High School (29.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph's Catholic Church (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
220 S Elliott St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Catholic
306 W. Jourdan Street
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-3517
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of God
6484 Hwy 11
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 299-8671
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
10755 E 700th Ave
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-7619
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Catholic
417 Chestnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3183
Distance: 29.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 Barnett St
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-6215
Distance: 39.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Catholic
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Distance: 40.8 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 59 students
Mennonite
1046 Cty Hwy 13
Keenes, IL 62851
(618) 895-1327
Distance: 49.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
201 Ne 2nd St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2050
Distance: 51.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students
Baptist
1500 West Road
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-9413
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
220 S Elliott St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Catholic
306 W. Jourdan Street
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-3517
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of God
6484 Hwy 11
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 299-8671
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
10755 E 700th Ave
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-7619
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Catholic
417 Chestnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3183
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Catholic
220 S Elliott St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of God
6484 Hwy 11
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 299-8671
Distance: 23.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
10755 E 700th Ave
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-7619
Distance: 28.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Catholic
417 Chestnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3183
Distance: 29.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students
Catholic
800 Vigo St
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5460
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Cisne High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Us Highway 45
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
8958 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Cisne Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Mulberry St
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
8958.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Geff Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
8959.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
8961.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Clay City High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
8961.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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