St. John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Southern Pines, NC
2922 Camp Easter Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Southern Pines
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
- Growing: enrollment up 39% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Southern Pines since at least 2011
St. John Paul II Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Southern Pines, North Carolina, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 230 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina. Enrollment has grown about 39% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Raleigh. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 230
- Teachers
- 20.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 118 girls, 112 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Raleigh
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
- Compared with 36 Catholic elementary schools in North Carolina.
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 North Carolina
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.
- Opportunity Scholarship · Voucher or scholarship
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–8.
How many students attend St. John Paul II Catholic School?
About 230 students, with 11 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. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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