John Paul II School in Sacramento, CA, is a co–ed Catholic private school offering education from kindergarten through ninth grade with a total enrollment of 205 students.
The school operates in an urban community setting and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
With 9 teachers, John Paul II School has a student–teacher ratio of 23:1, serving a student body that is approximately 88% students of color.
The school provides a Catholic education option in the city of Sacramento with grade levels spanning elementary to early secondary education.
Nearby private schools in Sacramento offer a range of grade spans and student–teacher ratios, with John Paul II School serving lower grades up to ninth grade within the local Catholic school network.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for John Paul II School?
The application deadline for John Paul II School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to John Paul II School is Christian Brothers High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Lighthouse (0.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Lighthouse
Daycare / Preschool
6201 S St T08
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 732-6680
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 732-6680
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Christian Brothers High School![Christian Brothers High School Photo]( "Christian Brothers High School Photo")
(Catholic)
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3600
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3600
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 student Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
1351 58th St
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-1100
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-1100
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Northern California Preparatory
Special Education School
6046 Lemon Hill Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 383-6222
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 383-6222
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Catholic High School![St. Francis Catholic High School Photo - For sixty-five years, St. Francis High School has been more than an outstanding educational institution for young women. St. Francis continues to be a living, growing community of faith, excellence, leadership and service. As a Catholic school, St. Francis High School embraces the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. While serving the Catholic families of the diocese of Sacramento, St. Francis also welcomes individuals of other faiths, recognizing the unique gifts they bring to the greater community.]( "St. Francis Catholic High School Photo - For sixty-five years, St. Francis High School has been more than an outstanding educational institution for young women. St. Francis continues to be a living, growing community of faith, excellence, leadership and service. As a Catholic school, St. Francis High School embraces the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. While serving the Catholic families of the diocese of Sacramento, St. Francis also welcomes individuals of other faiths, recognizing the unique gifts they bring to the greater community.")
All-girls (Catholic)
5900 Elvas Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-3461
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-3461
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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