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Cathedral Of St. Raymond School

608 N Raynor Ave Joliet, IL 60435

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Cathedral Of St. Raymond School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Motto
'You Belong Here'

Student Body

Total Students
393 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • In conjunction with our parish the Cathedral of St. Raymond School is a faith community that develops life long learners by teaching and living Catholic values within a strong tradition of spirituality, academic excellence, service to others, and social development.
  • The Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic School believes that the parent is the primary educator of the child.
  • Together with the parents, we believe that the Cathedral of St. Raymond School provides a Catholic scholastic environment that nurtures each child with love and respect for self and others.
  • By building upon each child's God given talents and abilities, students develop skills to make them active and responsible members of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic Church, the community, and the world.
  • The Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic School acknowledges the potential of each child and strives to contribute to each student's intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development.
  • In conjunction with our parish the Cathedral of St. Raymond School is a faith community that develops life long learners by teaching and living Catholic values within a strong tradition of spirituality, academic excellence, service to others, and social development. The Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic School believes that the parent is the primary educator of the child. Together with the parents, we believe that the Cathedral of St. Raymond School provides a Catholic scholastic environment that nurtures each child with love and respect for self and others. By building upon each child's God given talents and abilities, students develop skills to make them active and responsible members of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic Church, the community, and the world. The Cathedral of St. Raymond Catholic School acknowledges the potential of each child and strives to contribute to each student's intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual development.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cathedral Of St. Raymond School's ranking?
Cathedral Of St. Raymond School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Cathedral Of St. Raymond School?
The application deadline for Cathedral Of St. Raymond School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cathedral Of St. Raymond School located?
Cathedral Of St. Raymond School is located in the Cathedral Area neighborhood of Joliet, IL.

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The school is more than just educational classrooms. It has become a 2nd home for our family. It's a great place for those who want to be involved in both the educational and extracurricular activities their children will participate in. My teenager was prepared to thrive in high school and her siblings are having a great time following in her footsteps. Classrooms are challenging, and after hours are fun.
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The average private school tuition in Will County, IL is $7,135 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Will County, IL is 99% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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