St. John The Baptist Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2025-26)

519 Hazel St
Red Bud, IL 62278

St. John The Bapti Catholic School in Red Bud, IL, serves 100 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town community setting.

Eablished in 1865, the school is one of the oldest Catholic elementary schools in the area and maintains affiliation with the National Catholic Educational Association.

The udent–teacher ratio of 11:1, with 9 teachers providing education across early childhood and middle school grade levels.

Annual tuition is $4,550, placing the school among the more affordable Catholic PK–8 private schools in Illinois.

The udent body includes a small percentage of students of color, representing 1.54% of total enrollment.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 100 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,550
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1865

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

100 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

St. John The Baptist Catholic School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,550

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School Notes

School Motto: SJB is Secretly Serving Others

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

St. John The Baptist Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,550 for private 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. Johns Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

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

St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

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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