Snapshot: St. Joseph School

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Established in 1910, St. Joseph School provides excellence in education founded on the Catholic faith to Downers Grove and neighboring communities. For the seventh year in a row, St. Joseph School was voted the Finest Grade School and Preschool in Suburban Life’s 2024 Reader’s Choice contest.

Over the years, the school has grown from a few classrooms in the back of the church to over 430 students. Today, two classrooms are offered per grade level, bringing the average class size to 21. An award-winning preschool program is also offered. As an extension of St. Joseph Parish, the school shares the Catholic church’s mission. They provide opportunities to pursue academic excellence by offering advanced curriculum in core subjects. Students also have opportunities to discover their talents through classes such as STEM, Technology, Art, Music, P.E., and Spanish.

The sports program at St. Joseph School is all-inclusive to encourage participation for fifth through eighth-grade students. The sports offered include volleyball, football, basketball, track and field, and cross country. St. Joseph kindergarten through fourth-grade students can compete in sports programs together through the YMCA and Downers Grove Park District.  There are many opportunities for parent involvement, including the Parent Forum, School Advisory Board, Athletic Board, Parish Council, athletic and enrichment program coaches, and more. Special events for families include the Christmas and Spring Music Concerts, Green & White Gala, and Friday Night Lights. After-school enrichment clubs are also offered, including Art, Violin, Band, Chess, Scouts, Drama Club, LEGO Building, and Science Olympiad to name a few.

St. Joseph School is a welcoming, nurturing community where faculty and staff partner with school parents to benefit students spiritually and academically. Students are well-prepared; over 80% of graduates make the honor roll their freshman year. Grounded in faith and guided by a team of experienced administrators, teachers, and staff committed to their students’ academic, spiritual, and social growth, St. Joseph School is looking forward to continued excellence in Catholic education in the years to come.

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