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 (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 198 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 198 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to John Paul Ii Elementary School is Abbott House (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 173 students
1.8 miles
805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605)996-8861 1.8 PK-12
173 - 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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