St. John the Baptist School educates students from 3 year old Preschool through Eighth Grade.
Our goal is to prepare young people to impact the world for Christ, using Jesus as our model; to continue development of excellence in curriculum and instruction; to provide optimum technology integration; and to provide a safe and accessible environment for staff and students.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-9
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,275
- Average class size: 24 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 Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-9
Year Founded
1882
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Leading Souls to Heaven
Student Body
Total Students
225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
24 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$3275 is full-day KDG- Grade 8 rate. Half day KDG is $2350, 3-day PreK $1375 and 5-day PreK $1925.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Intramural Floor Hockey, Student Council, Yearbook
School Notes
- St. John the Baptist School educates students from 3 year old Preschool through Eighth Grade. Our goal is to prepare young people to impact the world for Christ, using Jesus as our model; to continue development of excellence in curriculum and instruction; to provide optimum technology integration; and to provide a safe and accessible environment for staff and students.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John The Baptist School cost?
St. John The Baptist School's tuition is approximately $3,275 for private students.
What sports does St. John The Baptist School offer?
St. John The Baptist School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. John The Baptist School's ranking?
St. John The Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition 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).
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School Reviews
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Posted July 16, 2012
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Great school! My sons all love their experience there. It has the best Pre-school academic and socialization program around!! You can't beat the smaller class size and individual attention paid to each student's success. You and your child will fall in love with the staff immediately.
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