#1 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
Ic Catholic Prep
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Elmhurst, IL
A+Overall grade371 students9 students per teacher
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Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
The highest-graded schools of this kind in the Diocese of Joliet. Top 38 of 38 schools.
#2 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
Noonan Elementary Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 95% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Mokena, IL
A+Overall grade191 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Glendale Heights, IL
A+Overall grade75 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Crete
Crete, IL
A+Overall grade117 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Andrew the Apostle
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Romeoville
Romeoville, IL
A+Overall grade144 students12 students per teacher
#6 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Walter School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Roselle, IL
A+Overall grade341 students8 students per teacher
#7 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
Holy Trinity School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Westmont, IL
A+Overall grade117 students9 students per teacher
#8 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
Kingswood Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Darien, IL
A+Overall grade127 students10 students per teacher
#9 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Manhattan, IL
A+Overall grade142 students9 students per teacher
#10 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
Immaculate Conception School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Morris, IL
A+Overall grade116 students9 students per teacher
#11 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Paul the Apostle School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Joliet since at least 2011
Joliet, IL
A+Overall grade145 students13 students per teacher
#12 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
Notre Dame School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Clarendon Hills, IL
A+Overall grade158 students10 students per teacher
#13 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
Bishop McNamara Catholic School,bourbonnais
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Bourbonnais, IL
A+Overall grade144 students11 students per teacher
#14 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Mary Immaculate Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Plainfield since at least 2011
Plainfield, IL
AOverall grade303 students13 students per teacher
#15 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Francis High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only Catholic school in Wheaton
Wheaton, IL
AOverall grade703 students13 students per teacher
#16 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
All Saints Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Naperville since at least 2011
Naperville, IL
A-Overall grade414 students14 students per teacher
#17 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Raphael Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Naperville
Naperville, IL
A-Overall grade247 students13 students per teacher
#18 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Isidore School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale, IL
B+Overall grade189 students14 students per teacher
#19 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. James the Apostle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Glen Ellyn since at least 2011
Glen Ellyn, IL
B+Overall grade163 students13 students per teacher
#20 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Lockport
Lockport, IL
B+Overall grade169 students12 students per teacher
#21 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Pius X Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Lombard
Lombard, IL
B+Overall grade300 students14 students per teacher
#22 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Jude School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
New Lenox, IL
B+Overall grade162 students13 students per teacher
#23 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Joan of Arc
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Lisle since at least 2011
Lisle, IL
B+Overall grade308 students14 students per teacher
#24 Best Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet
St. Mary Nativity School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Joliet since at least 2011
Joliet, IL
B+Overall grade139 students17 students per teacher
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