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St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

New Haven, IN

204 S Rufus St, New Haven, IN 46774

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in New Haven since at least 2011

In New Haven, Indiana, St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 188 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
188
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 68 girls, 120 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    297’11–12327’13–14293’15–16210’17–18217’19–20190’21–22188’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K26
    121
    227
    323
    424
    517
    615
    720
    815

    Student body

    White95%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    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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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • 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 188 students, with 11 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. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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