St. John The Baptist

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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1868

Student Body

Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
St. John The Baptist Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
khaki pants, polos, skirts, jumpers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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.: 85%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Knowledge Bowl

School Notes

  • 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.
Source: Verified school update

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 91%.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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: Verified school update

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