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 (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 195 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
Abbott House
All-girls | Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 43 students 0.8 miles 909 Court Merrill
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-2486
0.8
4-12
43
Grades: PK-12 | 145 students 1.8 miles 805 W 18th Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
Mitchell, SD 57301
(605) 996-8861
1.8
PK-12
145
Dakota Christian School
(Calvinist)
Grades: PK-12 | 79 students 26.4 miles 37614 Sd Highway 44
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 243-2211
26.4
PK-12
79
Grades: 1-12 | 94 students 27.2 miles 748 S Main
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4237
27.2
1-12
94
New Holland Christian School
(Christian)
Grades: PK-8 | 57 students 34 miles 100 S Church Ave
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
New Holland, SD 57364
(605) 243-2250
34
PK-8
57
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