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#609 of 716 private schools in IL
St Joseph
Elementary School · Downers Grove, IL
A private elementary school in Downers Grove, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4832 HIGHLAND AVE, Downers Grove, IL 60515
- 14.7:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,001/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Downers Grove), 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
$121,358
Median home value
$453,300
Median rent
$1,563/mo
College educated
61.3%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60515; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Pierce Downer Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Whittier Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Avery Coonley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Joseph is listed in Downers Grove, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Joseph
St Joseph is a private elementary school in Downers Grove, IL, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Joseph
What grades does St Joseph serve?
St Joseph serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Joseph?
St Joseph has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Joseph rank in IL?
St Joseph ranks #609 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Joseph's MySchoolScout rating?
St Joseph has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Joseph a private school?
Yes, St Joseph 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 St Joseph a religious school?
St Joseph has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Phone
- (630) 969-4306
- Area population (ZIP 60515)
- 29,045
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 60515; 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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