St. Jude Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Joliet, IL
2204 McDonough St, Joliet, IL 60436
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Joliet since at least 2011
St. Jude Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Joliet, Illinois, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 171 students and around 17 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Joliet. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 171
- Teachers
- 10.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 92 girls, 79 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Joliet
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 51% 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?
- 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?
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Questions about St. Jude Catholic School
What grades does St. Jude Catholic School serve?
St. Jude Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Jude Catholic School?
About 171 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Jude Catholic School?
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