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%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
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)
Show me:
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 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | 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
Lanphier High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Mcclernand Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Enos Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
524 W Elliott Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3208
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Ridgely Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 N 8th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3259
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
1 miles
Gr: 6-12
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