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St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Edgar, WI

125 N 4th Ave, Edgar, WI 54426

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
  • Serving families in Edgar since at least 2011

In Edgar, Wisconsin, St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 36 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 159 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–8
Students
36
Teachers
7.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 14 girls, 22 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
159 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    55’11–1254’13–1465’15–1651’17–1849’19–2042’21–2236’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K31
    K3
    13
    23
    34
    42
    57
    67
    73
    84

    Student body

    White100%

    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 the Baptist Catholic 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 the Baptist Catholic School

    What grades does St. John the Baptist Catholic School serve?

    St. John the Baptist Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. John the Baptist Catholic School?

    About 36 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John the Baptist Catholic 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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