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Joliet ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,924 students in Joliet, IL, 8% of all K-12 students in Joliet, IL are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
53% of private schools in Joliet, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Joliet ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
(1)
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Map of Joliet Catholic Academy
Joliet Catholic Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students
Catholic
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
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Map of Ridgewood Baptist Academy
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
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Map of Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Gr: K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
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Map of Educare, Inc.
Educare, Inc.
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3171 T Hickey Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
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Map of Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
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Map of Joliet KinderCare
Joliet KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
2605 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
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Map of Mokena Montessori
Mokena Montessori
Gr: NS | 4 students
Montessori School
3010 Harris Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(708) 478-0860
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Map of Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
(1)
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Map of St. Mary Magdalene School
St. Mary Magdalene School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
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Map of St. Mary Nativity School
St. Mary Nativity School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
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Map of Shorewood Early Learning Day C
Shorewood Early Learning Day C
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
651 Dearwood
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 725-7878
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Map of Spanish Center, Inc.
Spanish Center, Inc.
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
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Map of Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
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Map of Vilaseca Josephine Center
Vilaseca Josephine Center
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
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Joliet, Illinois ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of appSt. Peter Lutheran School
appSt. Peter Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
310 N Broadway St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-3567
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Map of Mary Sears Childrens Academy
Mary Sears Childrens Academy
Gr: K-1 | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool
2319 Manhattan Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 724-0055
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Map of St. Joseph Academy
St. Joseph Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
310 N Ottawa St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-4567
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: K-9 | 194 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
409 N Scott St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-1005
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Map of St. Jude School
St. Jude School
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
2204 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-0288
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Map of St. Patrick Grade School
St. Patrick Grade School
Gr: K-9 | 207 students
Catholic
110 Willow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 726-2924
(1)
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Map of St. Paul The Apostle School
St. Paul The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
130 Woodlawn Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3390
(1)
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Joliet, IL ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

15
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-16.7% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,924
Students
-36.8% (-1,120 students) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-23.5% (-4 students) 10-yr
36%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-6.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Joliet)
This State (IL)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,625 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearJoliet, IL Total Schools
202515
202418
202318
202217
202119
202019
201920
201820
201718
201618
201518
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# Students
1,924 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025128166179
2024121162172
2023128171174
2022147178185
2021135174180
2020135168171
2019145174175
2018145171172
2017173177180
2016174175178
2015169168167
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% Students of Color
36%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202536%34%34%
202437%34%34%
202335%34%33%
202229%34%33%
202129%34%32%
202029%35%32%
201932%33%31%
201832%33%31%
201738%34%32%
201636%34%32%
201536%35%32%
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0.66
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.660.660.65
20240.670.660.65
20230.650.660.65
20220.600.650.64
20210.610.650.64
20200.610.660.64
20190.620.650.63
20180.620.650.63
20170.550.620.61
20160.560.620.61
20150.550.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%5%5%
20242%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%4%4%
20191%4%4%
20181%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
277 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%10%9%
202416%10%9%
202315%10%9%
202213%10%8%
202113%10%9%
202013%10%9%
201914%9%8%
201814%9%8%
201710%9%8%
201610%9%8%
201510%9%8%
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# Black Students
143 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20258%8%7%
20247%8%7%
20237%8%8%
20226%8%7%
20216%8%7%
20206%9%8%
20196%9%7%
20186%9%7%
20175%9%7%
20165%9%7%
20155%9%8%
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# White Students
937 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
50%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%51%52%
202448%51%52%
202352%51%52%
202258%53%54%
202157%52%54%
202057%52%54%
201955%53%56%
201855%53%56%
201763%56%58%
201663%56%58%
201563%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
498 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
26%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202525%26%26%
202427%26%26%
202324%26%25%
202222%25%25%
202123%25%25%
202023%25%24%
201924%25%24%
201824%24%23%
201720%22%22%
201621%23%22%
201521%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
140 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202314:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:113:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:114:112:1
201615:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20252%53%55%
20242%52%54%
20232%50%54%
20222%51%54%
20212%50%54%
20202%50%54%
20192%50%53%
20182%49%53%
20172%48%53%
20162%49%52%
201539%50%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearJoliet, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025131615
2024161715
2023171715
2022171715
2021211715
2020211715
2019211715
2018211715
2017211715
2016211715
2015171715
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Joliet, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Joliet, IL include Cathedral Of St. Raymond School, Ridgewood Baptist Academy, and Joliet Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Joliet?
15 private schools are located in Joliet.
How diverse are private schools in Joliet?
Joliet private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Joliet go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Joliet are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Joliet?
53% of private schools in Joliet are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Joliet are often viewed compared to one another?

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