St. John Newmann Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Columbia, SC
721 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of 5 Catholic schools in Columbia
St. John Newmann Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Columbia, South Carolina, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 255 students and around 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Charleston. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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 Pre-K–6
- Students
- 255
- Teachers
- 21.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 109 girls, 146 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Charleston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.
- Compared with 22 Catholic elementary schools in South Carolina.
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 St. John Newmann 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 St. John Newmann Catholic School
What grades does St. John Newmann Catholic School serve?
St. John Newmann Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. John Newmann Catholic School?
About 255 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Newmann 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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