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#300 of 716 private schools in IL

Top 42% of private schools

St Jude School

Elementary School · Joliet, IL

A private elementary school in Joliet, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2204 MCDONOUGH ST, Joliet, IL 60436

  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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School Day Length5.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,038.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index60%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment138
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St Jude School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat 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

$63,570

Median home value

$170,800

Median rent

$1,242/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

57.2%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic44.9%
White42.8%
Two or More5.1%
Black4.3%
Asian1.4%
Native American1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marycrest Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified7.3PK0.2 mi151Compare →
Lynne Thigpen Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–50.9 mi627Compare →
Rockdale Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–81.1 mi255Compare →
St Paul the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–81.1 mi145Compare →

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.

St Jude School is listed in Joliet, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Jude School

St Jude School is a private elementary school in Joliet, IL, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Jude School

What grades does St Jude School serve?

St Jude School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Jude School?

St Jude School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Jude School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Jude School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Jude School rank in IL?

St Jude School ranks #300 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Jude School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Jude School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Jude School a private school?

Yes, St Jude School 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 Jude School a religious school?

St Jude School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
138
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
5.8 hours
Days Per Year
179 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Area population (ZIP 60436)
19,446
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
34.3
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 60436; 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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