About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool
6201 S St T08
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 732-6680
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3600
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1351 58th St
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-1100
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
6046 Lemon Hill Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 383-6222
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Catholic)
5900 Elvas Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-3461
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,127 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
4315 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 733-3600
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
6046 Lemon Hill Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 383-6222
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
All-girls (Catholic)
5900 Elvas Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-3461
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Pentecostal
4911 47th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 393-3633
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Special Education School
2751 Wilmington Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 427-2273
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1351 58th St
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-1100
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students
Special Education School
6046 Lemon Hill Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 383-6222
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Pentecostal
4911 47th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 393-3633
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students
Special Education School
2751 Wilmington Ave
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 427-2273
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
5945 Franklin Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 421-4963
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool
6201 S St T08
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 732-6680
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
1351 58th St
Sacramento, CA 95819
(916) 452-1100
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2905 11th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95817
(279) 400-7208
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
2905 11th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95817
(279) 300-1773
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students
Pentecostal
4911 47th Ave
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 393-3633
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tahoe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3110 60th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-4750
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-4750
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4914 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-4640
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-4640
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Hiram W. Johnson High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6879 14th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5070
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5070
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
West Campus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
The Language Academy Of Sacramento
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2850 49th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 277-7137
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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