John Paul II Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked SC School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 407 students
Yearly Tuition: $17,900
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

John Paul II Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	John Paul II Catholic School
6	31
7	65
8	69
9	54
10	80
11	45
12	63

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Grade 10 has 80 students the largest class is Grade 10, with 80 students.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2013

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Campus Size

80 acres

Student Body

Total Students

407 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

uniform

Number of AP Courses

22 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP 2D Art and DesignAP Art History

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Chinese Language and CultureAP Computer Science A

AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP Drawing

AP Environmental ScienceAP European History

AP Human GeographyAP Language

AP LiteratureAP Psychology

AP ResearchAP Seminar

AP Spanish Language and CultureAP Statistics

AP US GOV/POLAP US History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)
South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$17,900

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by grade $15,900- 17,900

% on Financial Aid

35%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Anne McClure

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

19 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Wrestling

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Colors

Blue, Gold

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Acts 29 Peer MinistryChess Club

DECA clubFCA

Literary MeetModel UN

NHS/NJHSQuiz Bowl

RoboticsStudent Leadership Council

Arts and Music Programs:

ChoirDrama

Jazz Band

School Notes

John Paul II Catholic School educates students of all faiths in a caring, Christ-centered environment. We prepare students to be scholars with a soul in accordance with the traditions of the Catholic faith and through the intentional commitment to our core values of service, holiness, integrity, excellence, leadership and discipleship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does John Paul II Catholic School cost?

John Paul II Catholic School's tuition is approximately $17,900 for private students.

What sports does John Paul II Catholic School offer?

John Paul II Catholic School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, E-sports, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. John Paul II Catholic School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.

What is John Paul II Catholic School's ranking?

John Paul II Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for John Paul II Catholic School?

The application deadline for John Paul II Catholic School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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5 9/15/2021

John Paul II is an excellent school. Serving a wide range of abilities, John Paul II challenges all of its students and provides a program so that they can all become successful and reach their goals.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $9,387 for elementary schools and $9,639 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).