St. John The Baptist Catholic School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. John The Baptist Catholic School

1844 Lincoln Ave Whiting, IN 46394

Tel: (219) 659-3042

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 320 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 320 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Pre-K	25
Kind	26
1	15
2	33
3	27
4	29
5	56
6	26
7	35
8	48

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Year Founded

1897

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

320 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

73%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Sports

School Mascot

Trojans

School Notes

St. John the Baptist Catholic School is committed to teaching as Jesus did - with compassion and love.
The School serves families with children in grades preschool through eighth grade.
The enrollment is 475.
The average class size is 23 students.
The faculty is comprised of 16 full time teachers, plus instructors for physical education, computers, library service, and music.
The School is accredited, a member of the National Catholic Education Association and the Indiana Non-public Education Association.
Children receive a well-rounded education based on the teachings of the Catholic faith.
The School offers various enrichment programs, student services, and athletics.

St. John the Baptist Catholic School is committed to teaching as Jesus did - with compassion and love. The School serves families with children in grades preschool through eighth grade. The enrollment is 475. The average class size is 23 students. The faculty is comprised of 16 full time teachers, plus instructors for physical education, computers, library service, and music. The School is accredited, a member of the National Catholic Education Association and the Indiana Non-public Education Association. Children receive a well-rounded education based on the teachings of the Catholic faith. The School offers various enrichment programs, student services, and athletics.

Source: Verified school update

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St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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

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The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $7,322 for elementary schools and $7,507 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).