Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. John Paul Ii Elementary School
About the School
- Notre Dame School is a parochial co-educational institution established September 11, 1961 educating children from preschool through grade eight.
- We are staffed by lay faculty and follow the guidelines of the Erie Diocese.
- Notre Dame is located in Western Pennsylvania, halfway between Erie and Pittsburgh.
- We welcome inquiries about our school at any time, and encourage interested families to arrange for a tour.
- By observing first-hand the positive Catholic atmosphere present in our school, visitors have the opportunity to witness our successes.
- Notre Dame is a Christian community dedicated to the teachings of Jesus Christ and the propagation of our Catholic Faith.
- The school is committed to providing unequaled, quality education promoting the growth of the whole child.
- We encourage and challenge all students through sacramental participation, example, and instruction to love one another and become ardent evangelists, concerned citizens, and responsible adults in the twenty-first century.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. John Paul Ii Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
211 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: to serve Christ (Christo Servire)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. John Paul Ii Elementary School often compared to?
St. John Paul Ii Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Kennedy Catholic High School by visitors of our site.
What is St. John Paul Ii Elementary School's ranking?
St. John Paul Ii Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. John Paul Ii Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. John Paul Ii Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(330) 372-2375
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3000 Reeves Rd Ne
Warren, OH 44483
(330) 372-2375
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2120 Shenango Valley Fwy
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 346-5531
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 2
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Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
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192 N Oakland Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 383-3043
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Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
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1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
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450 Orchard Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 992-8864
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
2120 Shenango Valley Fwy
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 346-5531
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
192 N Oakland Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 383-3043
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Specialized Curriculum
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 59 students
Christian
21 S Maysville Rd
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 373-8338
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
100 W. Ridge Ave, Suite C
Sharpsville, PA 16150
(724) 815-4115
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
192 N Oakland Ave
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 383-3043
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Specialized Curriculum
1243 Roemer Blvd
Farrell, PA 16121
(724) 931-1362
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
450 Orchard Rd
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 992-8864
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
653 Bend Rd
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 944-1194
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
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50 Warner Road
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(330) 759-9329
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
50 Warner Rd
Hubbard, OH 44425
(330) 759-7383
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
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80 N High St
Greenville, PA 16125
(724) 588-7050
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students
Baptist
1033 N Perry Hwy
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 475-4971
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Christian
550 Grant St
Mercer, PA 16137
(724) 269-7677
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(330) 549-5578
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(330) 549-5578
9364.6 miles
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South Range High School
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(330) 549-2163
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 549-2163
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(330) 549-4071
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