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St. John Bosco Catholic

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Phoenix, AZ

16035 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048

Overall grade: B+

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Phoenix since at least 2011

In Phoenix, Arizona, St. John Bosco Catholic is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 375 students attend, with roughly 20 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
375
Teachers
19 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
19.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 175 girls, 200 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    492’11–12430’13–14376’15–16319’17–18285’19–20306’21–22375’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K70
    K49
    138
    248
    345
    451
    544
    638
    720
    842

    Student body

    White52%
    Hispanic or Latino41%
    Asian5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

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

    More about Arizona's programs →

    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 St. John Bosco Catholic

    What grades does St. John Bosco Catholic serve?

    St. John Bosco Catholic serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. John Bosco Catholic?

    About 375 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Bosco Catholic?

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

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