St. John The Baptist
MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to create a place to encounter Jesus. Steeped in love and Catholic teachings, we provide strong academics to foster continual learning in mind and spirit.
PHILOSOPHY We, the school community of St. John the Baptist, recognize that each child is a unique and multi-talented individual. We strive to build our students` strengths to help them grow spiritually, physically, intellectually and socially and become contributing Christians who promote Christ`s message of peace and justice within their families, church, community and world.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
- Students: 168 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,132
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John The Baptist ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-7
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1868
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(khaki pants, polos, skirts, jumpers)
(khaki pants, polos, skirts, jumpers)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is for K-6 students, see our website for our preschool program rates.
% on Financial Aid
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$800
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
School Notes
- St. John the Baptist Catholic School enables children to grow in faith while striving to reach their full potential through life-long learning. We, the school community of St. John the Baptist, recognizing that each child is a unique and multi-talented individual, will strive to build each student's strengths to help him or her grow spiritually, physically, intellectually and socially in order that he/she may become a contributing Christian in the family, church, community and world.
Source: Verified school update
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