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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 179 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,009
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John The Baptist
Pre-K	40
Kind	20
1	20
2	17
3	18
4	22
5	14
6	10
7	11
8	7

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1868

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

179 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

khaki pants, polos, skirts, jumpers

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,009

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Tuition Notes

Tuition is for K-6 students, see our website for our preschool program rates.

% on Financial Aid

45%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Knowledge Bowl

School Notes

MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to create a place to encounter Jesus. Steeped in love and Catholic teachings, we provide strong academics to foster continual learning in mind and spirit.
PHILOSOPHY We, the school community of St. John the Baptist, recognize that each child is a unique and multi-talented individual. We strive to build our students` strengths to help them grow spiritually, physically, intellectually and socially and become contributing Christians who promote Christ`s message of peace and justice within their families, church, community and world.

St. John the Baptist Catholic School enables children to grow in faith while striving to reach their full potential through life-long learning. We, the school community of St. John the Baptist, recognizing that each child is a unique and multi-talented individual, will strive to build each student's strengths to help him or her grow spiritually, physically, intellectually and socially in order that he/she may become a contributing Christian in the family, church, community and world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John The Baptist cost?

St. John The Baptist's tuition is approximately $5,009 for private students.

What schools are St. John The Baptist often compared to?

St. John The Baptist is often viewed alongside schools like St. Michael Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John The Baptist?

The acceptance rate of St. John The Baptist is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does St. John The Baptist offer?

St. John The Baptist offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.

What is St. John The Baptist's ranking?

St. John The Baptist ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John The Baptist?

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

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The average private school tuition in Scott County, MN is $4,434 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).