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#385 of 716 private schools in IL

St Mary Nativity School

Elementary School

702 N BROADWAY ST, Joliet, IL 60435

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

126

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

126

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Illinois private schools

#385 of 716

In Joliet

#4 of 7

public schools

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About St Mary Nativity School

St Mary Nativity School is a private elementary school in Joliet, IL. St Mary Nativity School serves approximately 126 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary Nativity School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 716 private schools in IL.

How it comparesOn par with IL schools

6.2

This school 6.2 · Average
IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 126 students, St Mary Nativity School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Mary Nativity School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Mary Nativity School compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Joliet, IL

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

This School

15.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

126

This School

481

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.2

This School

5.2

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 88.1% vs 0%

White 9.5% vs 0%

Black 2.4% vs 0%

St Mary Nativity School Joliet Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Mary Nativity School (this school)	—	126	12.1:1	6.2
M J Cunningham Elem Sch	0.6 mi	491	15.8:1	4.4
Farragut Elem School	0.8 mi	592	17.9:1	3.6
Sator Sanchez Elem School	1.0 mi	631	14.3:1	3.7
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm	1.5 mi	739	14.5:1	6.6
Edna Keith Elem School	1.6 mi	402	20.1:1	4.9
Woodland Elem School	1.6 mi	391	17.8:1	4.8
Taft Elementary School	1.7 mi	424	22.3:1	3.2
Pershing Elem School	1.7 mi	606	20.2:1	2.9
Forest Park Individual Ed School	1.8 mi	267	15.7:1	5.5
Isaac Singleton Elem Sch	2.0 mi	288	8.7:1	6.0
Dirksen Junior High School	2.0 mi	655	14.2:1	3.8
Gompers Junior High School	2.1 mi	590	9.7:1	5.2
Lynne Thigpen Elem School	2.1 mi	627	16.1:1	4.1
A O Marshall Elem School	2.1 mi	235	13.1:1	4.1
Hufford Junior High School	2.2 mi	1,095	13.9:1	4.8
T E Culbertson Elem School	2.3 mi	407	27.1:1	3.3
Carl Sandburg Elementary	2.6 mi	367	20.4:1	3.0
Eisenhower Academy	2.9 mi	227	17.5:1	8.9
Marycrest Early Childhood Center	3.1 mi	151	6.3:1	7.3
Thomas Jefferson Elem School	3.2 mi	264	9.4:1	5.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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

B 5.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.1:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 6.8 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,225

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 21%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 126

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 88.1%

White 9.5%

Black 2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

702 N BROADWAY ST, Joliet, IL 60435

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary Nativity School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fairmont School (rated 7.3/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Lockport), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST PAUL THE APOSTLE SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Chaney-Monge School (rated 6.2/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Crest Hill), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Joliet, see our Joliet schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
VILASECA JOSEPHINE CENTER Joliet	0.4 mi	8	—
ST JOSEPH ACADEMY Joliet	0.4 mi	8	—
M J Cunningham Elem Sch Joliet	0.6 mi	491	4.4
Farragut Elem School Joliet	0.8 mi	592	3.6
Joliet Central High School Joliet	0.9 mi	3,383	5.3
CATHEDRAL OF ST RAYMOND SCHOOL Joliet	0.8 mi	297	5.5
Sator Sanchez Elem School Joliet	1.0 mi	631	3.7
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm Joliet	1.5 mi	739	6.6
Edna Keith Elem School Joliet	1.6 mi	402	4.9
Chaney-Monge School Crest Hill	1.7 mi	451	6.2
Woodland Elem School Joliet	1.6 mi	391	4.8
UCP-CDS-MELVIN J LARSON SCHOOL Joliet	1.8 mi	33	6.2
Taft Elementary School Joliet	1.7 mi	424	3.2
Pershing Elem School Joliet	1.7 mi	606	2.9
Forest Park Individual Ed School Joliet	1.8 mi	267	5.5
ST PAUL THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Joliet	1.9 mi	145	6.6
Fairmont School Lockport	2.2 mi	291	7.3
Dirksen Junior High School Joliet	2.0 mi	655	3.8
Lynne Thigpen Elem School Joliet	2.1 mi	627	4.1
JOLIET CATHOLIC ACADEMY Joliet	2.0 mi	597	5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60435 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$74,967

Median Home Value

$217,200

Median Rent

$1,145/mo

Population

48,521

College Educated

23.1%

Homeownership

66.6%

Avg Commute

25.1 min

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Median Age

37.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
AUGUSTUS TOLTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY Chicago, IL	103	6.2
DOWNERS GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Downers Grove, IL	135	6.2
FOREST BLUFF SCHOOL Lake Bluff, IL	100	6.2
North Jacksonville School Jacksonville, IL	141	6.2
POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Chicago, IL	125	6.2
PUI TAK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Chicago, IL	113	6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary Nativity School

What grades does St Mary Nativity School serve?

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

How many students attend St Mary Nativity School?

St Mary Nativity School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Nativity School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Nativity School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Nativity School rank in IL?

St Mary Nativity School ranks #385 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Mary Nativity School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Nativity School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary Nativity School a private school?

Yes, St Mary Nativity 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 Mary Nativity School a religious school?

St Mary Nativity School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 72 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 31 Some Transit
Bike Score: 55 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 126
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Will County
Phone: (815) 722-8518

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