St. John Paul II Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Mitchell, SD
1510 W Elm Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in South Dakota
- Serving families in Mitchell since at least 2011
In Mitchell, South Dakota, St. John Paul II Elementary School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 82 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 82
- Teachers
- 10.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 36 girls, 46 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sioux Falls
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota.
- Compared with 16 Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about St. John Paul II Elementary School
What grades does St. John Paul II Elementary School serve?
St. John Paul II Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. John Paul II Elementary School?
About 82 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Paul II Elementary School?
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