Saint John Paul II Catholic School is a diocesan Roman Catholic school in Okatie, South Carolina, United States.
Founded in 2011 and opened in 2013, the school offers grades 6 through 12 for students in Beaufort and Jasper counties.
The school is supported through its affiliation with the Diocese of Charleston.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,300
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
2011
Colors
Blue, Gold
Campus Size
73 acres
Student Body
Total Students
260 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Do not be afraid.'
- School Mascot: Golden Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does John Paul Ii Catholic School cost?
John Paul Ii Catholic School's tuition is approximately $17,300 for private students.
When is the application deadline for John Paul Ii Catholic School?
The application deadline for John Paul Ii Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to John Paul Ii Catholic School is John Paul II Catholic School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Gregory The Great Catholic School (4.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4211 N Okatie Highway
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 648-3838
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 648-3838
- miles
Gr: 6-12 | 434 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
St. Gregory The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
323 Fording Island Rd
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 815-9968
Okatie, SC 29909
(843) 815-9968
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 201 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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(Episcopal)
495 Buckwalter Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-2000
6.2 miles
Gr: NS-10 | 653 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3088 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 681-2878
6.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 664 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
May River Montessori School
Montessori School
7014, 60 Calhoun St
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2312
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 757-2312
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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