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St. John The Baptist School

2028 Sandridge Road Alden, NY 14004

Tel: (716) 937-9483

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 155 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 155 students
Average class size: 15 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:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John The Baptist School
Nursery	14
Pre-K	28
Kind	13
1	19
2	14
3	10
4	15
5	10
6	7
7	11
8	14

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Year Founded

1853

Student Body

Total Students

155 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

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

Online Application

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.

School Motto: Where Small Can Make a BIG Difference!

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

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

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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).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Erie County, NY is $12,986 for elementary schools and $15,419 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Erie County, NY is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).