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St. John the Baptist Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Savage, MN

12508 Lynn Ave, Savage, MN 55378

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Savage since at least 2011

In Savage, Minnesota, St. John the Baptist Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 254 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 168 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
254
Teachers
19 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 137 girls, 117 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    510’11–12450’13–14381’15–16311’19–20288’21–22254’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K89
    K28
    126
    230
    332
    427
    524
    627
    733
    827

    Student body

    White59%
    Black19%
    Hispanic or Latino10%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    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 254 students, with 13 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. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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