John Paul Ii Elementary School
At John Paul II Elementary, students grow and develop skills, habits, knowledge and faith.
Religious instruction is an integral part of our education process.
Students prepare and participate in weekly school liturgies. Our students continually earn high scores and demonstrate excellent growth in academic areas on formal, informal and standardized tests.
Our professional and dedicated staff help all students achieve their fullest potential in safe and positive environments.
John Paul II Elementary School has an experienced teaching staff committed to our mission.
We strive for low student/teacher ratios. We employ educational assistants and library staff and certified academic services, physical education, vocal and instrumental music, and computer teachers.
We are fully accredited by the state of South Dakota.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 195 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 195 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 25% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to John Paul Ii Elementary School is Abbott House (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mitchell Christian School (1.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- MitchellAbbott HouseAll-girls | Alternative SchoolGrades: 4-12 | 43 students
0.8 miles
909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486 0.8 4-12
43 - MitchellMitchell Christian School(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 145 students
1.8 miles
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861 1.8 PK-12
145 - MitchellFaith Bible School(Christian)Grades: K-12 | 18 students
1.9 miles
1009 E 6th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-4657 1.9 K-12
18 - CorsicaDakota Christian School(Calvinist)Grades: PK-12 | 79 students
26.4 miles
37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211 26.4 PK-12
79 - Freeman Grades: 1-12 | 94 students
27.2 miles
748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237 27.2 1-12
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