St. John The Baptist School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

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)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-9

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John The Baptist School
Pre-K	16
Kind	18
1	22
2	16
3	20
4	24
5	29
6	24
7	31
8	25

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Year Founded

1882

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Student Body

Total Students

225 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

24 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,275

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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

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Boy ScoutsGirl Scouts

Intramural Floor HockeyStudent 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.

School Motto: Leading Souls to Heaven

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)

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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).

School Reviews

5 5/17/2016

Posted July 16, 2012 Report it 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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The average private school tuition in Dupage County, IL is $11,029 for elementary schools and $17,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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