Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. John The Baptist School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. John The Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1853
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Small Can Make a BIG Difference!
Student Body
Total Students
155 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please view our website or call for more information.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Application URL
School Notes
- Our mission is to provide the highest quality education integrated with the teachings of Christianity.
- We commit ourselves to superior standards of academic excellence.
- We provided a loving yet disciplined environment, conductive to learning.
- Personal attention is stressed and our professional educational staff are well trained to recognize the individual needs and unique talents of each student.
- Your child will reach his/her maximum potential at Saint John the Baptist School.
- From Pre-K through Grade 8, all of Saint John's academic programs meet New York State Education Standards.
- There is a strong focus on mastery of subject matter, not just attaining competence.
- Our mission is to provide the highest quality education integrated with the teachings of Christianity. We commit ourselves to superior standards of academic excellence. We provided a loving yet disciplined environment, conductive to learning. Personal attention is stressed and our professional educational staff are well trained to recognize the individual needs and unique talents of each student. Your child will reach his/her maximum potential at Saint John the Baptist School. From Pre-K through Grade 8, all of Saint John's academic programs meet New York State Education Standards. There is a strong focus on mastery of subject matter, not just attaining competence.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. John The Baptist School's ranking?
St. John The Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John The Baptist School?
The application deadline for St. John The Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John The Baptist School is St. Marys High School (7.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Buffalo Suburban Christian Academy (7.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Walden Avenue KinderCare (6.3 miles away)
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Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3970 Walden Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 309-5900
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5580 Genesee St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 580-0763
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
142 Laverack Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-4824
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
2 Saint Marys Hl
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students
Catholic
5331 Genesee St
Bowmansville, NY 14026
(716) 674-8101
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
142 Laverack Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-4824
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students
Catholic
5331 Genesee St
Bowmansville, NY 14026
(716) 674-8101
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Special Education School
6350 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
Distance: 10.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 416 students
Special Education School
2049 George Urban Blvd.
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 901-8700
Distance: 11.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
39 Academy St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 634-4821
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5580 Genesee St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 580-0763
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
2 Saint Marys Hl
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
8550 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(171) 663-3744
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
20 French Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 685-2544
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Special Education School
6350 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 783-3100
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3970 Walden Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 309-5900
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
2 Saint Marys Hl
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 683-2112
Distance: 8.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
8550 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14221
(171) 663-3744
Distance: 9.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
20 French Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 685-2544
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK | 63 students
Special Education School
80 Lawrence Bell Dr Sutie 115
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 831-8422
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Alden Senior High School
(Math: 75-79%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13190 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Alden Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13250 Park St
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Alden Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1648 Crittenden Rd
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
1.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Alden Primary At Townline
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11197 Broadway
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
Alden, NY 14004
(716) 937-9116
2.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Marilla Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11683 Bullis Rd
Marilla, NY 14102
(716) 652-3000
Marilla, NY 14102
(716) 652-3000
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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