St. John Paul II Preparatory
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Saint Charles, MO
1418 S First Capitol Dr, Saint Charles, MO 63303
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+College-going
- B-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Saint Charles
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Missouri
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Saint Charles, Missouri, St. John Paul II Preparatory is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 176 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Missouri. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and supports homeschooling families. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 176
- Teachers
- 25.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 91 girls, 85 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Missouri (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of Catholic schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 11 Catholic schools in Missouri.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John Paul II Preparatory whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit 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 Preparatory
What grades does St. John Paul II Preparatory serve?
St. John Paul II Preparatory serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend St. John Paul II Preparatory?
About 176 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Paul II Preparatory?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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