St. Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lockport, IL
1201 S Washington St, Lockport, IL 60441
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Lockport
St. Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Lockport, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 169 students and around 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Joliet. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 169
- Teachers
- 13.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 90 girls, 79 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Joliet
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy
What grades does St. Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy serve?
St. Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy?
About 169 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy?
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