Our graduates test well on the local high school entrance exams. St. Joseph School Graduates have been among those chosen as Valedictorians at Benet Academy, Montini Catholic, and both Downers Grove North and South High Schools. The program is directed and run by St. Joseph School teachers. Work, play and a snack time is incorporated into this program. The Athletic program is coordinated by the parental volunteer organization, Athletic and Booster .
Instructional basketball is offered to the lower grades in the spring.
The Student Council sponsors functions for the students as well as activities that reach further into the community. Students from grades 4 though 8 are encouraged to participate in the School Choir which meets weekly. These students prepare for upcoming Masses and lead fellow students through new liturgical music Hand Bell Choir is open to students in grades 5-8. Band is offered to students beginning in fourth grade. Weekly instruction takes place after school.