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St. John Paul II Elementary

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Hermitage, PA

2335 Highland Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148

Overall grade: A

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Hermitage since at least 2011

In Hermitage, Pennsylvania, St. John Paul II Elementary is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 128 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Erie. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
128
Teachers
10.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 53 girls, 75 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    165’11–12154’13–14122’15–16115’19–20148’21–22128’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K12
    117
    214
    320
    418
    519
    628

    Student body

    White72%
    Black20%
    Two or more races6%
    Asian2%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

    More about Pennsylvania'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 Paul II Elementary

    What grades does St. John Paul II Elementary serve?

    St. John Paul II Elementary serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. John Paul II Elementary?

    About 128 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Paul II Elementary?

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

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