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Best Joliet Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 945 students in Joliet, IL.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Joliet, IL include Ridgewood Baptist Academy and Cathedral Of St. Raymond School.
67% of private elementary schools in Joliet, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Joliet Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cathedral Of St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
(1)
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
St. Mary Magdalene School
(Catholic)
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
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Joliet, Illinois 91黑料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
appSt. Peter Lutheran School (Closed 2025)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
310 N Broadway St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-3567
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
2319 Manhattan Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 724-0055
Gr: K-1 | 26 students
St. Joseph Academy (Closed 2019)
Montessori School (Catholic)
310 N Ottawa St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-4567
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students
409 N Scott St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 722-1005
Gr: K-9 | 194 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
2204 McDonough St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 729-0288
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 Willow Ave
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 726-2924
Gr: K-9 | 207 students
130 Woodlawn Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 22 students Acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Joliet)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
945 Students
184,372 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
68 Teachers
14,077 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
8,658 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
173 Students
17,461 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
80 Students
14,666 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
472 Students
99,933 Students
% White Students
50%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
208 Students
43,932 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Joliet, IL?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Joliet, IL include Ridgewood Baptist Academy and Cathedral Of St. Raymond School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Joliet?
6 private elementary schools are located in Joliet.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Joliet?
Joliet private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Joliet?
67% of private elementary schools in Joliet are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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