St John The Baptist School is a Christ-centered Catholic community working together with the primary educators, the parents, to empower each child with the ability to make informed decisions as a capable, connected, and contributing citizen, through the development of respect, responsibility, and concern for others.
The goal of Catholic Education at St. John the Baptist School is to develop persons of mature potential, capable of achieving their destiny with God.
We aim to enable the children to develop a hope-filled relationship with the Father and Jesus, in the Holy Spirit.
We believe that this can be achieved as the children grow in Christian attitudes through study, experience, and good example.
As a school engaged in the Catholic Educational System, we accept this as our goal, and further believe that all persons “…of whatever race, condition, and age, are endowed with dignity and have the inalienable right to an education suited to their native talents, sex, cultural background and ancestral heritage.” 1 We believe that it is the role of the Catholic School to assist the primary and secondary educational agencies – the family, the Church, and the state – in the physical, social, emotional intellectual, moral, aesthetical, and spiritual development of the children.
We also consider it to be our obligation to make use of all facilities and agencies available to us to aid in the education of the children in our school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Average class size: 15 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 Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1839
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
130 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 Missouri for: 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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