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St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Jefferson, WI

333 E Church St, Jefferson, WI 53549

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
  • Serving families in Jefferson since at least 2011

St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Jefferson, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 82 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% 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 Madison. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 174 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
82
Teachers
9.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 34 girls, 48 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
    • Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.

    Students by survey year

    173’11–12188’13–14146’15–16124’17–1887’19–2086’21–2282’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K10
    19
    29
    314
    48
    510
    69
    712
    81

    Student body

    White77%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Asian5%
    Black4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    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 82 students, with 8 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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