St. Joseph Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Pekin, IL
300 S 6th St, Pekin, IL 61554
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Pekin
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Pekin since at least 2011
St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Pekin, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 79 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% 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 Peoria. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 79
- Teachers
- 8.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 34 girls, 45 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Peoria
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% 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
- 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 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 79 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Catholic School?
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