St. John Paul Ii Elementary School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. John Paul Ii Elementary School

2335 Highland Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148

Tel: (724) 392-2205

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Notre Dame School is a parochial co-educational institution established September 11, 1961 educating children from preschool through grade eight.

We are staffed by lay faculty and follow the guidelines of the Erie Diocese.

Notre Dame is located in Western Pennsylvania, halfway between Erie and Pittsburgh.

We welcome inquiries about our school at any time, and encourage interested families to arrange for a tour.

By observing first-hand the positive Catholic atmosphere present in our school, visitors have the opportunity to witness our successes.

Notre Dame is a Christian community dedicated to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the propagation of our Catholic Faith.

The school is committed to providing unequaled, quality education promoting the growth of the whole child.

We encourage and challenge all students through sacramental participation, example, and instruction to love one another and become ardent evangelists, concerned citizens, and responsible adults in the twenty-first century.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 211 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. John Paul Ii Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

211 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: to serve Christ (Christo Servire)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. John Paul Ii Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. John Paul Ii Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 211 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Mercer County, PA is $10,910 for elementary schools and $12,192 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).