St. Joseph Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–6
Joliet, IL
403 N Hickory St Ste B, Joliet, IL 60435
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 100% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Joliet
In Joliet, Illinois, St. Joseph Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 7 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Joliet. The school day runs about 7 hours, 186 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 7
- Teachers
- 3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 1 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Joliet
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 186 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% 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 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- 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. Joseph Academy
What grades does St. Joseph Academy serve?
St. Joseph Academy serves grades K–6.
How many students attend St. Joseph Academy?
About 7 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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