St. John The Baptist Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 379 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,300
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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	70
Kind	30
1	36
2	34
3	28
4	33
5	45
6	31
7	22
8	50

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

reading

Year Founded

1959

Student Body

Total Students

379 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy/Khaki bottoms and white tops

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,300

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Tuition Notes

Call the school office at 952-890-6604.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Admissions at St. John's

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballIntramural Sports Only

SnowboardingSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Basketball ClubChess Club

Peer MinistryScouting

Ski ClubSpelling Bee

Volleyball K-4

Arts and Music Programs:

BandSchool Play

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Girls on the RunJump Rope for Heart

School Notes

St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool exist to provide a quality Catholic education that is focused on faith, academics, service, and personal development.
Rigorous academics are an important part of your educational choice, but not the only part.
At St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool, we strive to educate the WHOLE child.
What does that mean? Students are encouraged to soar within their character, to become humans that make the world a better place, to go into the world as stewards working for a bigger cause, and to lead with love.
A 21st century learner is facing unique challenges in this fast-paced quickly changing environment.
St. John's is here to nurture and develop your child to face challenges with confidence while receiving the top level education you desire.

St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Preschool, founded in the teachings of the Catholic Church, support the family in the education of their children. We evangelize and teach our students charity and social justice through discipleship and service. We strive to educate the whole child by attending to their spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

St. John The Baptist Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,300 for private students.

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

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

What sports does St. John The Baptist Catholic School offer?

St. John The Baptist Catholic School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Intramural Sports Only, Snowboarding, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

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 Minnesota 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).

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