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St. John The Baptist Catholic School

111 Main St W Vermillion, MN 55085

Tel: (510) 229-7741

sjb-school.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 120 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,900
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 120 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,900
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Pre-K	41
Kind	22
1	12
2	18
3	20
4	7

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Year Founded

1959

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

120 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Full dress code available on website

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,900

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Tuition Notes

We offer financial aid opportunities to both preschool and elementary students.

Summer Program Cost

$120

Summer Program Cost Notes

weekly cost

% on Financial Aid

40%

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Lego League

School Notes

Our school serves students grades Preschool - 4th grade. We have about 150 students and pride ourselves on knowing and caring for our students individually. Our mission is to inspire and empower all learners to become the best Christ centered version of themselves by integrating Christian virtues, 21st century learning, and service. We are committed to strong student literacy and mathematics. We have a STEM lab and offer many hands on science activities, we participate regularly in religious services and work hard to give back to our community.

School Motto: Be Known – Be True – Be You

Every parent wants their children to become the best version of themselves. At St. John the Baptist Catholic School, we make that possible. Our students are known and loved. As a small school community, our teachers know students aacross our entire school. Our students are close to peers in other classes. Our parent community is connected. We educate students in academics, virtue, and service. Our curriculum is evidence based. Both our reading and Math curriculums are among the highest rated by independent evaluators. Our teachers receive frequent training on instructing the unique needs of different students. Our STEM program allows students to do hands on science with robotics, engineering kits, and STEM class. Our older students are leaders in our school. They have classroom buddies, lead announcements, and special prayer services. Our students perform service projects for the school and the greater community.Contact ustoday to experience our nurturing community! Enrollment is open, and visitors are always welcome. 651-437-2644 oremail us at [email protected]
Our mission is to inspire and empower all learners to become the best Christ -centered version of themselves by integrating Christian virtues, 21st century learning, and service.
St. John`s School is fully accredited by the Minnesota Nonpublic School Accrediting Association (MNSAA), which ensures that the school meets rigorous standards and has developed astrategic plan for continuous improvement. St. John`s strategic plan can be foundon our website www.sjb-school.org

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How much does St. John The Baptist Catholic School cost?

St. John The Baptist Catholic School's tuition is approximately $2,900 for private students and $120 for summer students.

What schools are St. John The Baptist Catholic School often compared to?

St. John The Baptist Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School by visitors of our site.

Does St. John The Baptist Catholic School offer a summer program?

Yes, St. John The Baptist Catholic School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

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

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

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The average private school tuition in Dakota County, MN is $13,023 for elementary schools and $19,491 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dakota County, MN is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).