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St. John Paul II Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Minneapolis, MN

1630 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2011–12

St. John Paul II Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 196 students and around 15 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 32% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 170 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
196
Teachers
13.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 101 girls, 95 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    148’11–12119’17–18129’19–20158’21–22196’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K19
    K20
    129
    222
    320
    419
    523
    624
    722
    817

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino77%
    White14%
    Two or more races7%
    Black3%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    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.

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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 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–8.

    How many students attend St. John Paul II Catholic School?

    About 196 students, with 15 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. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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