About the School
- Established in 1876, Saint Joseph Grade School was the first Catholic School in Springfield.
- Rooted in a tradition of academic and religious educational excellence, St. Joseph Grade School takes pride in maintaining a challenging, up-to-date, state-recognized curriculum, while providing students with a strong spiritual background.
- Students are provided an atmosphere that both nurtures and stimulates their academic and spiritual growth via Saint Joseph School's facilities.
- The many academic benefits of Saint Joseph School include an advanced computer lab, special tutoring programs, a competitive music program, art instruction, co-curricular activities, and opportunities for eighth grade students to take high school courses.
- Students thrive in an atmosphere that both nurtures and stimulates their academic and spiritual growth.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Sacred Heart Griffin High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Aloysius Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Catholic
2125 N 21st St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-4553
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 20
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Catholic
251 N Amos Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
1200 W Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 787-1595
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 12 students
Baptist
2812 S Walnut St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 522-2881
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Christian
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
5200 S 6th St Frontage Rd E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 546-6363
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Catholic
2125 N 21st St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-4553
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 20
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Catholic
251 N Amos Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
1800 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 523-7670
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Catholic
2125 N 21st St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-4553
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 20
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
515 S Macarthur Blvd.
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-2323
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Catholic
251 N Amos Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 793-1370
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK | 18 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2750 E Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 528-5232
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
A-c Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
19.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
A-c Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
19.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 89 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 W Elm St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
8971.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Waverly Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
8971.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Pleasant Plains High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Cartwright St
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
8973.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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