St. John the Baptist
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
El Cerrito, CA
11156 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in El Cerrito
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in California
St. John the Baptist is a Catholic diocesan school in El Cerrito, California, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 148 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in California. The school is part of the Diocese of Oakland. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 148
- Teachers
- 12.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 79 girls, 69 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Oakland
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in California (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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?
Questions about St. John the Baptist
What grades does St. John the Baptist serve?
St. John the Baptist serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John the Baptist?
About 148 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John the Baptist?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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