St. John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Gillette, WY
1000 Butler Spaeth Rd, Gillette, WY 82716
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Gillette since at least 2011
St. John Paul II Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Gillette, Wyoming, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 112 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 30% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Cheyenne. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 175 days a year. Wyoming has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 112
- Teachers
- 12.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 64 girls, 48 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cheyenne
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 3,830 Catholic elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Wyoming
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John Paul II Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Wyoming Education Savings Account · Education savings account
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 Paul II Catholic School
What grades does St. John Paul II Catholic School serve?
St. John Paul II Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. John Paul II Catholic School?
About 112 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Paul II Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wyoming has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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