John Ireland School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

We are a Catholic community, welcoming students of all faiths, devoted to gospel values, academic excellence and Christian service.
Programs in our school develop the "total" person - spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and morally.
Students have an opportunity to attend liturgies and prayer services on a weekly basis in which they assume the responsibilities of different roles.
Faith development as a life long process is stressed.
We recognize parents as the primary educators of their children, and at John Ireland we share in that partnership.
Each student is nurtured in an atmosphere of care and respect which is evident in our practices, programs, and school policies.
Each child is treated as an individual made in the image and likeness of God.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 105 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,620
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	John Ireland School
Pre-K	23
Kind	15
1	12
2	17
3	7
4	11
5	15
6	5

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Grade 6 smallest at 5 students, while Pre-K is the largest grade with 23.

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Student Body

Total Students

105 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

13 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,620

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Tuition Notes

Parishioners of the Church of St. Peter receive a discount in tuition.

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We are a Catholic community, welcoming students of all faiths, devoted to gospel values, academic excellence and Christian serivce. Programs in our school develop the "total" person - spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally, and morally. Students have an opportunity to attend liturgies and prayer services on a weekly basis in which they assume the responsibilities of different roles. Faith development as a life long process is stressed. We recognize parents as the primary educators of their children, and at John Ireland, we share in that partnership. Each student is nurtured in an atmosphere of care and respect which is evident in our practices, programs, and school policies. Each child is treated as an individual made in the image and likeness of God.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does John Ireland School cost?

John Ireland School's tuition is approximately $2,620 for private students.

What schools are John Ireland School often compared to?

John Ireland School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Peter Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for John Ireland School?

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

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (6 reviews)

5 4/30/2013

John Ireland has been an exceptional place for our children to grow in faith and knowledge. The teachers at JI are committed professionals and passionate about what they do. We love our school!

- Posted by Parent - heath

5 4/30/2013

Choosing to send our son to John Ireland has been one of the best decisions we''ve ever made. The faculty and staff is so personable and can always be reached for help of any kind. The small size of the school provides wonderful learning opportunities for my child. We love the fact that our child is able to show his faith in school, also. Even though we are not Catholic, the school has still been very welcoming. We love JI!

- Posted by Parent - sdkir

5 4/30/2013

I highly recommend John Ireland elementary school for your child. JI helped our children structure their academic time and gave them opportunity to grow spiritually. The opportunities for sports and fine arts participation are plentiful. The small class sizes allowed for a chance to grow at the level of ability demonstrated. The teachers were fantastic - science is a focus for upper grades and JI has an amazing showing at the regional science every year. New facility is well maintained.

- Posted by Parent - d2kan

5 4/28/2013

We enjoyed the small class size, one on one contact with teachers and staff. John Ireland provides strong Christian values, service projects, and a family based environment.

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5 4/28/2013

JI is a wonderful school that provides a family atmosphere and great opportunities for students to grow in personal confidence and faith. The teachers are excellent professionals who get involved and truly care about each student. I highly recommend John Ireland and KNOW it has been and will continue to be the right choice for our family.

- Posted by Parent - karlc

5 4/25/2013

A few reasons we''ve chosen JI as the school for our children: small class size average, outstanding teachers, and a Christian atmosphere welcoming students of all faiths, as well as the service projects offered here, and faith based education. I have no doubt, we''ve made the right choice!

- Posted by Parent - brend

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