St. John the Baptist
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fort Wayne, IN
4500 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 15% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Fort Wayne since at least 2011
St. John the Baptist is a Catholic diocesan school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 301 students and around 15 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 15% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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
- 301
- Teachers
- 20 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 146 girls, 155 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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 301 students, with 15 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. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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