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St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Manhattan, IL

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275 W N St, Manhattan, IL 60442

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Illinois
  • Serving families in Manhattan since at least 2011

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Manhattan, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 142 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Joliet. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 177 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
142
Teachers
16.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 87 girls, 55 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
177 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    138’11–12109’13–14101’15–1691’17–18101’19–20131’21–22142’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K32
    K14
    123
    218
    312
    416
    518
    613
    710
    818

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black1%
    Asian1%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School

    What grades does St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School serve?

    St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?

    About 142 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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