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St. John The Baptist School

119 Rector Street Philadelphia, PA 19127

Tel: (215) 482-0449

www.stjohnmanayunk.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 238 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. John The Bapti School in Philadelphia, PA serves 238 students in grades 1 through 8 within a central city community.
Founded in 1831, the Catholic co–ed school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 22:1 with 11 teachers providing education in a regular elementary and secondary program setting.
Located in the Northwe Philadelphia neighborhood, St. John The Bapti ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for largest student body and oldest founding date.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment: 238 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 1-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John The Baptist School
1	18
2	21
3	23
4	24
5	43
6	29
7	34
8	46

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Year Founded

1831

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School Motto

Saint John the Baptist is a bold voice ringing out in the wilderness, Proclaiming ‘Behold the Lamb of God’ Pointing the way to Christ for the faithful and the seekers, Challenging all to live joyfully as disciples of Christ.

Student Body

Total Students

238 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

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

St. John The Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and 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).

In what neighborhood is St. John The Baptist School located?

St. John The Baptist School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 16 other private schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,234 for elementary schools and $18,734 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).