John Paul Ii Catholic School serves 149 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of John Paul Ii Catholic School is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bryan Truta - Senior Director of Radio Operations for Kansas City PBS and a morning show host at 90.9 The Bridge. -
- Victoria Gomerdinger - Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Yale with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and is entering the Chemical Engineering PhD program at MIT. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from John Paul Ii Catholic School?
John Paul Ii Catholic School famous alumni include: Bryan Truta - Senior Director of Radio Operations for Kansas City PBS and a morning show host at 90.9 The Bridge. and Victoria Gomerdinger - Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Yale with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and is entering the Chemical Engineering PhD program at MIT..
When is the application deadline for John Paul Ii Catholic School?
The application deadline for John Paul Ii Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is John Paul Ii Catholic School located?
John Paul Ii Catholic School is located in the Maple Crest neighborhood of Overland Park, KS. There are 1 other private schools located in Maple Crest.
School Reviews
5 2/7/2025
We transferred to John Paul II a few years ago, and we love it here. The teachers are excellent, families and other kids are very good. My son graduated 8th grade here and was very prepared for all the AP classes in high school. The class sizes are small, but they have all of the enrichment opportunities of a larger school. Academic standards are high, but they work with kids at all levels. I love the diversity also. My kids especially enjoyed being part of things like robotics, Mathletics, STEM, Spanish, band, middle school musical, CYO sports, etc.
5 10/28/2024
John Paul II Catholic School has been a part of our family for the past 11 years starting with my oldest son enrolling in kindergarten. We have grown to know John Paul II Catholic School as an irreplaceable part of our lives, the school and community within have provided guidance and support to my children in their catholic faith and education in limitless aspects. The parents who have now become known to us a family are essential in building a solid network of people for my children to thrive, with like-minded goals, morals and catholic faith. In this giant city of ours John Paul II Catholic School is a welcoming and inclusive school community that once we crossed paths with has always felt as if we were always meant to be there.
5 10/28/2024
John Paul 2 is a wonderful school.
5 10/28/2024
JP2 is the perfect place for my kids to grow their love of learning. The teachers are caring and dedicated, and the small classes mean they get lots of individual attention. My children are thriving in this nurturing environment and have made some great friends. We've been part of the JP2 family since 2020, and we feel so lucky to be a part of such a welcoming community!
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