St. John The Baptist Catholic School (Top Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School for 2026-27)

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St. John The Baptist Catholic School

519 Hazel St Red Bud, IL 62278

Tel: (618) 282-3215

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 100 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,550
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. John The Bapti Catholic School in Red Bud, IL, serves 100 coâ€“ed students from preâ€“kindergarten through 8th grade in a town community setting.
Eablished in 1865, the school is one of the oldest Catholic elementary schools in the area and maintains affiliation with the National Catholic Educational Association.
The udentâ€“teacher ratio of 11:1, with 9 teachers providing education across early childhood and middle school grade levels.
Annual tuition is $4,550, placing the school among the more affordable Catholic PKâ€“8 private schools in Illinois.
The udent body includes a small percentage of students of color, representing 1.54% of total enrollment.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 100 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,550
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois 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	13
Kind	9
1	8
2	5
3	5
4	13
5	19
6	3
7	10
8	15

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Year Founded

1865

School Calendar

School Motto

SJB is Secretly Serving Others

Student Body

Total Students

100 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,550

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How much does St. John The Baptist Catholic School cost?

St. John The Baptist Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,550 for private students.

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St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition 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 Illinois is $10,904 for elementary schools and $15,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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