St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 118 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy
Pre-K	18
Kind	9
1	9
2	10
3	12
4	3
5	26
6	5
7	6
8	20

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Year Founded

1843

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School Motto

Rooted in the past and focused on the future; we dedicate ourselves to nurturing the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth of each student.

Student Body

Total Students

118 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other special emphasis association(s)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Academy has been a vibrant part of the community since 1843.
Established as the first Catholic school in McHenry County, St. John is a school rich in history.
At St. John we uphold and teach in the Catholic tradition focusing on Gospel values, building community and rendering service.
At St. John the Baptist Academy our focus is offering a quality Catholic classical education with a strong emphasis on core subjects: Religion, Reading, English, Phonics, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
The child's circle of education is completed with stimulating physical education, art appreciation and music programs.
Children must be encouraged and nurtured to fully realize their potential as valued young members of our society.
Our curriculum is designed to offer challenging material presented in a variety of individualized and creative ways.
With average class sizes below those found in larger schools, closer attention to your child's needs can be achieved. The use of small and large group settings combine to give your child the opportuity to be challenged, grow and accomplish goals.

St. John the Baptist Catholic School has been a vibrant part of the community since 1843. Established as the first Catholic school in McHenry County, St. John is a school rich in history. At St. John we uphold and teach in the Catholic tradition focusing on Gospel values, building community and rendering service. At St. John the Baptist School our focus is offering a quality Catholic education with a strong emphasis on core subjects: Religion, Reading, English, Phonics, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. The child's circle of education is completed with stimulating physical education, art appreciation and music programs. Children must be encouraged and nurtured to fully realize their potential as valued young members of our society. Our curriculum is designed to offer challenging material presented in a variety of individualized and creative ways. With average class sizes below those found in larger schools, closer attention to your child's needs can be achieved. The use of small and large group settings combine to give your child the opportuity to be challenged, grow and accomplish goals.

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St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Montini Catholic School by visitors of our site.

What is St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy's ranking?

St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy?

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

School Reviews

5 12/30/2022

St. John the Baptist Elementary School is an incredible gem in the heart of Johnsburg. If you are looking for a community, value-based, high-academic learning environment for your children come and check us out. From our fabulous pre-school all the way to 8th grade, students are guided in developing life-long learning skills based on the Catholic tradition.

- Posted by Teacher - Rosemary Kondritz

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mchenry County, IL is $6,101 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mchenry County, IL is 97% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).