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John F Kennedy Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Washington, PA

111 W Spruce St, Washington, PA 15301

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Washington
  • Serving families in Washington since at least 2011

John F Kennedy Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Washington, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 219 students and around 16 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
219
Teachers
13.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 128 girls, 91 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    237’11–12230’13–14270’15–1638’17–18226’21–22219’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K33
    K32
    123
    231
    315
    437
    527
    618
    717
    819

    Student body

    White84%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black5%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask John F Kennedy Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about John F Kennedy Catholic School

    What grades does John F Kennedy Catholic School serve?

    John F Kennedy Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend John F Kennedy Catholic School?

    About 219 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at John F Kennedy Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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