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John Paul II Academy

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Racine, WI

2023 Northwestern Ave, Racine, WI 53404

Overall grade: B-

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

  • B-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Racine since at least 2011

John Paul II Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Racine, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 197 students and around 18 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 179 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
197
Teachers
11.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
17.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 81 girls, 116 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
179 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    201’11–12230’13–14194’17–18181’19–20201’21–22197’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K16
    K22
    120
    225
    323
    419
    523
    619
    728
    818

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino71%
    White18%
    Black6%
    Two or more races4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask John Paul II Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • 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?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about John Paul II Academy

    What grades does John Paul II Academy serve?

    John Paul II Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend John Paul II Academy?

    About 197 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at John Paul II Academy?

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

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