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St. John Primary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–2

Marshfield, WI

307 N Walnut Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Marshfield
  • Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
  • Serving families in Marshfield since at least 2011

St. John Primary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Marshfield, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. It has about 135 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin. Enrollment has grown about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–2
Students
135
Teachers
22 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 61 girls, 74 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    123’11–1290’13–14104’15–16123’17–18102’19–20182’21–22135’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K47
    K35
    151
    249

    Student body

    White96%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Wisconsin

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John Primary 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 Primary School

    What grades does St. John Primary School serve?

    St. John Primary School serves grades Pre-K–2.

    How many students attend St. John Primary School?

    About 135 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John Primary School?

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

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