St. Joseph Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Freeburg, IL
2 N Alton St, Freeburg, IL 62243
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Freeburg since at least 2011
St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Freeburg, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 46 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Belleville. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 46
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 24 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Belleville
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 97% 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
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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. Joseph Catholic School
What grades does St. Joseph Catholic School serve?
St. Joseph Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic School?
About 46 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Catholic School?
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