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#556 of 716 private schools in IL
Joliet Catholic Academy
High School · Joliet, IL
A private high school in Joliet, IL serving grades 9th – 12th.
1200 N LARKIN AVE, Joliet, IL 60435
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Joliet Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,601/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joliet), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,967
Median home value
$217,200
Median rent
$1,145/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet West High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 3,436 | Compare → |
| Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Joliet Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 3,383 | Compare → |
| Hopewell Career Academy - JoiletPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 6–12 | 4.9 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joliet Catholic Academy is listed in Joliet, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Joliet Catholic Academy
Joliet Catholic Academy is a private high school in Joliet, IL, serving approximately 597 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #556 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joliet Catholic Academy
What grades does Joliet Catholic Academy serve?
Joliet Catholic Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Joliet Catholic Academy?
Joliet Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joliet Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Joliet Catholic Academy is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Joliet Catholic Academy rank in IL?
Joliet Catholic Academy ranks #556 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Joliet Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Joliet Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Joliet Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Joliet Catholic Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Joliet Catholic Academy a religious school?
Joliet Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 597
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Will County
- Phone
- (815) 741-0500
- Area population (ZIP 60435)
- 48,521
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60435; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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