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St. Mary Magdalene School

201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
St. Mary Magdalene School believes that God is the beginning and end of human existence, Catholic education is essentially a moral endeavor, All children have value.
In Catholic education, the subject is the student; all students are able to learn, and it is the family's and school's responsibility to facilitate this learning; and Catholic education requires the commitment of the school and parents, working together toward common goals on behalf of our children to be successful.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Mary Magdalene School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Magdalene School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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