St. John the Baptist Catholic School Community strives to provide a nurturing Catholic Christian environment.
Our goal is to prepare students to become productive citizens, active parishioners, and life long learners, who can meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.
We believe each student is a child of God deserving respect; children should be developed spiritually, intellectually and physically; instruction integrates Catholic values and academic excellence; students learn through various learning styles; self-discipline is the best discipline; technology should be utilized across the curriculum; students should be provided with opportunities to serve others; parents, teachers, and staff are partners in education; and students need a positive safe structured environment for learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
370 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Book Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Theatre
Art Club, Book Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Theatre
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. John The Baptist Catholic School's ranking?
St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. John The Baptist Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. John The Baptist Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 1/27/2023
My daughter has gone to St. John's for 4 years. We couldn't be happier with it. The education is excellent and the staff is very dedicated. Class sizes are fairly small, and my daughter gets plenty of one on one time with a teacher or aid. Everything is centered around God while being fun & relatable to the kids. The campus is clean and up-to-date with technology. I highly recommend St. John's.
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