John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
Ridgeland, SC
4211 N Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- 89% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 106% since 2015–16
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools nationwide
In Ridgeland, South Carolina, John Paul II Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 362 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 106% since 2015–16. The school is part of the Diocese of Charleston. The school reports that about 89% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. South Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 362
- Teachers
- 40.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 163 girls, 199 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Charleston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 89% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Catholic schools nationwide (9 students per teacher).
- Larger than 52% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in South Carolina
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask John Paul II Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Parental refundable credit (exceptional needs children, ECENC) · Tax credit or deduction
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?
Questions about John Paul II Catholic School
What grades does John Paul II Catholic School serve?
John Paul II Catholic School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend John Paul II Catholic School?
About 362 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at John Paul II Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. South Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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