St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Olney, IL, enrolls 247 udents in grades PK through 8, serving the local town community with a Catholic orientation.
Founded in 1857, the school has one of the olde founding dates among private schools in Illinois.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 14 teachers supporting co–educational elementary and middle school programs.
udents of color represent 2.42% of the enrollment at this town–based PK–8 Catholic school.
Joseph's Catholic Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for large student body and school history.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Joseph's Catholic Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1857
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph's Catholic Church's ranking?
St. Joseph's Catholic Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph's Catholic Church?
The application deadline for St. Joseph's Catholic Church is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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