St. John the Baptist Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Established in 1831, it is the tenth oldest parish in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John The Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1831
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 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 17 other private schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. John The Baptist School is Y.a.l.e. School Of Philadelphia (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Roxborough Christian School (0.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Y.a.l.e. School Of Philadelphia
Special Education School
135 Rector St
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 839-0525
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 839-0525
- miles
Gr: 1-12 | 63 students
4101 Freeland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(267) 766-3130
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(267) 766-3130
0.5 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 70 students
Roxborough Christian School
(Presbyterian)
6301 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(267) 804-5715
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(267) 804-5715
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 59 students
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children
Daycare / Preschool
11 Saint Asaphs Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 668-2233
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 668-2233
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students
27 Conshohocken State Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-6767
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
(610) 664-6767
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 88 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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