For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 169 students in Manhattan, IL.
100% of private elementary schools in Manhattan, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Manhattan, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Manhattan)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
169 Students
184,043 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
32%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
12 Teachers
14,067 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,726
$11,007
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
17,366 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
14,638 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
118 Students
99,692 Students
% White Students
70%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
38 Students
44,108 Students
% of Others Students
22%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Manhattan, IL?
1 private elementary schools are located in Manhattan, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Manhattan?
100% of private elementary schools in Manhattan are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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