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St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Newburgh, IN

725 Frame Rd, Newburgh, IN 47630

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Newburgh
  • Growing: enrollment up 25% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Newburgh since at least 2011

In Newburgh, Indiana, St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 384 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 25% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Evansville. 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
384
Teachers
31.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 198 girls, 186 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    308’11–12303’13–14308’17–18323’19–20347’21–22384’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K72
    K39
    144
    240
    335
    444
    542
    652
    752
    836

    Student body

    White90%
    Two or more races4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian2%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school 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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    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 384 students, with 12 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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