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John Paul Ii Elementary School

1510 W Elm Ave Mitchell, SD 57301

Tel: (605) 996-2365

www.johnpaul2.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 138 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,163
Acceptance rate: 90%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 138 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,163
Acceptance rate: 90%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	John Paul Ii Elementary School
Pre-K	20
Kind	14
1	12
2	17
3	7
4	16
5	29
6	23

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School Motto

Guided by Faith, Driven by Excellence

Student Body

Total Students

138 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 22%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,163

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Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

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School Notes

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.

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does John Paul Ii Elementary School cost?

John Paul Ii Elementary School's tuition is approximately $3,163 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of John Paul Ii Elementary School?

The acceptance rate of John Paul Ii Elementary School is 90%, which is lower than the national average of 91%.

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $5,352 for elementary schools and $8,044 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).