St. John The Bapti in Petersburg, NE is a rural Catholic co–ed school serving grades 2 through 7 with an enrollment of 12 students.
The school employs 2 teachers, maintaining a udent–teacher ratio of 6:1.
This elementary and middle–grade program is part of the local Catholic education network without additional membership associations.
John The Bapti is one of several rural and small private schools in the area, including nearby options in Elgin and Albion.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-7
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John The Baptist?
The application deadline for St. John The Baptist is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. John The Baptist is Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools (8.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools
(Catholic)
303 Remington St.
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
St. Michael's School
(Catholic)
520 W Church St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2926
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spalding Academy![Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith]( "Spalding Academy Photo - Practicing Catholic Faith")
(Catholic)
130 W Marguerite St
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2103
18.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
102 W Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3605
26.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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