St. John the Baptist Catholic School, a ministry of St. John the Baptist Church, provides for the spiritual and academic needs of children (Preschool-8th grade) from our parish and community. Working together as parents, faculty, and parish community, we educate the whole child by providing a stimulating, high quality Catholic education in a safe and caring learning environment.
Our commitment is to ensure that each child grows academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally and learns to live the Gospel message.
The primary goal of St. John's School is to form well-rounded Christian students.
We at St. John's always strive to maintain the highest academic standards by regularly updating classroom materials and coordinating the latest technology with the present classroom curriculum.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,725
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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 Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1877
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms Required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
One student- $3725.00
Two Students- $5575.00
Three Student-$6025.00
Preschool Prices Vary by days and time
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Beta Club Honor Society, Card Club, Chess Club, Jesus Club, Jr. Associates of ASC, Math Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Children's Choir, Drama Club, Speech Team
Beta Club Honor Society, Card Club, Chess Club, Jesus Club, Jr. Associates of ASC, Math Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Children's Choir, Drama Club, Speech Team
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John The Baptist School cost?
St. John The Baptist School's tuition is approximately $3,725 for private students.
What sports does St. John The Baptist School offer?
St. John The Baptist School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, 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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