Celebrating each child`s unique gifts, we provide a rigorous Catholic education in grades Preschool-8 that ensures scholars reach their individual academic goals and forms them in their faith.
We collaborate with families to prepare each scholar for high school success, with expectations that they will graduate and seek higher education.
Children come to know they are beloved by God, and they are inspired to use their talents to positively transform the world.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,450
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John Paul II Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
192 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Significant financial aid is readily available.
Summer Program Cost
$80
Summer Program Cost Notes
Super Summer Language and Math is a six-week program held at Ascension Catholic School.
% on Financial Aid
99%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Conservation Crew, Cooking Class, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Little Rembrandts
Conservation Crew, Cooking Class, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Little Rembrandts
School Notes
- Each child knows they are a beloved child of God with special gifts and talents to share with the communities to which we all belong.
- Our scholars value their education, are service-minded, faith-filled and hard working.
- Our scholars and staff worship, pray and learn together in the Catholic tradition, while welcoming and respecting all families on their unique faith journeys.
- Our graduates leave our classrooms ready for high school. They attend schools like DeLaSalle, Cristo Rey Jesuit, and Totino Grace, and they are succeeding there and getting their diplomas.
- We serve the whole child, removing barriers to education for scholars and families with community partnerships, generous donors and committed volunteers. (counselors, small class sizes, technology, enrichment, summer school)
- Staff are a mission-driven community of learners.
- We will not turn away families who want to live our mission with us for their inability to pay.
- JPII reflects the diversity and renewed energy of Northeast Minneapolis through increasing enrollment and community involvement.
- Our school is built upon a history of serving immigrants and all of the faithful, and we are upholding that tradition. Our Spanish-English bilingual culture enriches our community.
- Proud member of Ascension Catholic Academy, a consortium of schools that employs a unique governance model to ensure the financial sustainability and educational excellence of member schools.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Paul II Catholic School cost?
St. John Paul II Catholic School's tuition is approximately $2,450 for private students and $80 for summer students.
Does St. John Paul II Catholic School offer a summer program?
Yes, St. John Paul II Catholic School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does St. John Paul II Catholic School offer?
St. John Paul II Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. John Paul II Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. John Paul II Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. John Paul II Catholic School located?
St. John Paul II Catholic School is located in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 3 other private schools located in Northeast Minneapolis.
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