Hopewell Career Academy–Joliet is a nonsectarian special education school serving 49 students in grades 6–12 in a suburban area of Joliet, IL.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 6 teaching staff supporting its programs.
Approximately 41% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Hopewell Career Academy operates without an affiliation to any religious or membership associations.
The school is one of several private educational options in Joliet, located in a large suburb community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet?
The application deadline for Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet is Ridgewood Baptist Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary Magdalene School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Magdalene School
(Catholic)
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Spanish Center, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Vilaseca Josephine Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
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Miles
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Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
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Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
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(815) 463-0726
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
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(Catholic)
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Joliet, IL 60435
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Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
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Homer Glen, IL 60439
(815) 834-0607
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Magdalene School
(Catholic)
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
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Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mary Magdalene School
(Catholic)
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Spanish Center, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
309 N Eastern Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-3683
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students
Vilaseca Josephine Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
351 N Chicago St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-1467
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
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Rank:
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(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
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