Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Joseph's Catholic Church ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
247 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to St. Joseph's Catholic Church is Rivet Junior Senior High School (29.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph School (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
520 E Chestnut Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Catholic
306 W. Jourdan Street
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-3517
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of God
6484 Hwy 11
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 299-8671
Distance: 23.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
10755 E 700th Ave
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-7619
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Catholic
417 Chestnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3183
Distance: 29.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
210 Barnett St
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-6215
Distance: 39.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Catholic
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Distance: 40.8 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 59 students
Mennonite
1046 Cty Hwy 13
Keenes, IL 62851
(618) 895-1327
Distance: 49.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
201 Ne 2nd St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2050
Distance: 51.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students
Baptist
1500 West Road
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-9413
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
520 E Chestnut Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Catholic
306 W. Jourdan Street
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-3517
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of God
6484 Hwy 11
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 299-8671
Distance: 23.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
10755 E 700th Ave
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-7619
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Catholic
417 Chestnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3183
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
520 E Chestnut Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-3081
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Church of God
6484 Hwy 11
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 299-8671
Distance: 23.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
10755 E 700th Ave
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-7619
Distance: 27.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students
Catholic
417 Chestnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3183
Distance: 29.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students
Catholic
800 Vigo St
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5460
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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1456 Us Highway 45
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
8958 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Mulberry St
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
8958.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
8959.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
8961.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
8961.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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