St. John Paul Ii Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

St. John Paul Ii Catholic School in Sellersburg, IN, serves 356 co–ed udents from preschool through eighth grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1949, the school operates within a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The udent–teacher ratio of 20:1, with an average class size of 16 supported by 18 teachers.
Approximately 3.5% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting the school's demographic composition.
John Paul Ii Catholic School received the National Blue Ribbon Award in 2003 and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for large student body.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 356 students
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John Paul Ii Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Paul Ii Catholic School
Pre-K	117
Kind	33
1	31
2	31
3	31
4	30
5	27
6	27
7	29

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Year Founded

1949

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003

Student Body

Total Students

356 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Flag FootballFootball

GolfSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Notes

School Mascot: Knights

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

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St. John Paul Ii Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Catholic, St. Anthony Of Padua by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. John Paul Ii Catholic School offer?

St. John Paul Ii Catholic School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. John Paul Ii Catholic School's ranking?

St. John Paul Ii Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. John Paul Ii Catholic School?

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

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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,260 for elementary schools and $11,894 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).