St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School (2026 Profile)

275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442

At St. Joseph Catholic School children receive instruction in the usual academic areas, as well as religion, vocal music, art, physical education, band technology and tutoring services for children with special needs.

Instruction in their Catholic faith is a daily activity, and students plan and attend weekly Mass.

They also have the opportunity during the school year to pray the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross and to participate in Benediction.

Instruction is available for grades 1st through 8th as well as half-day programs for kindergarten, 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 169 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,726
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

2024

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

169 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,726

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuition is subsidized by the parish. Parishioners pay a reduced rate because of this. Parents pay 50% of operating costs, Fundraise 25% and 25% is a gift from the parish. Please call the office for the most up-to-date tuition rates.

Admissions Director

Eileen Ramsay

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Striving to be Saints, Scholars, & Servants.

At St. Joseph Catholic School children receive instruction in the usual academic areas, as well as religion, vocal music, art, physical education, band technology and tutoring services for children with special needs. Instruction in their Catholic faith is a daily activity, and students plan and attend weekly Mass. They also have the opportunity during the school year to pray the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross and to participate in Benediction. Instruction is available for grades 1st through 8th as well as half-day programs for kindergarten, 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School cost?

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,726 for private students.

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?

The application deadline for St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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