St. John The Bapti School in Bancroft, IA, serves 38 students from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 8:1 with a faculty of 5 teachers supporting its co–educational elementary program.
Affiliated with the Catholic Church and a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the school offers faith–based education.
udent diversity includes 4.55% students of color, reflecting demographic representation within the local area.
The school provides Catholic elementary education with enrollment smaller than nearby schools serving similar grade spans.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Bishop Garrigan Campus (21.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Little Mustangs Learning Center (13.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
21 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
21.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
21.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
911 S Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
21.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
21 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
620 1st Ave SW
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3600
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3600
26.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 4
Martin Luther JR/SR High School ![Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo]( "Martin Luther JR/SR High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
315 Martin Luther Drive PO Box 228
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
Northrop, MN 56075
(507) 436-5249
26.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Scarville Lutheran School
(Other Lutheran)
411 Logan St
Scarville, IA 50473
(641) 568-3372
Scarville, IA 50473
(641) 568-3372
30.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 25 students
Kanawha Christian School
(Christian)
470 E 5th St
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-2233
37.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Bishop Garrigan Campus
(Catholic)
1224 N Mccoy St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3521
21 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
21.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
21.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
911 S Prairie Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5304
21.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little Mustangs Learning Center
Alternative School
525 6th St
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3548
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 13 students
Fairmont Christian School
(Christian)
1125 S State St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-5513
21.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
Seton Grade School
(Catholic)
808 E Lucas St
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-3509
21.5 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School ![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo - Jubilate Choir singing at the VFW Veterans' Rememberance Day on Sept. 11th.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
201 Oxford Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-9492
22 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
620 1st Ave SW
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3600
Winnebago, MN 56098
(507) 893-3600
26.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 4
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Kossuth Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th Street North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
North Union Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
4.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Granada Huntley East Chain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds St
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
North Union High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
13.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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