St. John the Baptist School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Alden, NY
2028 Sandridge Rd, Alden, NY 14004
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in New York
- Serving families in Alden since at least 2011
In Alden, New York, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 102 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Buffalo. The school day runs about 6 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 102
- Teachers
- 15.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 42 girls, 60 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Buffalo
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
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
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- 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 School
What grades does St. John the Baptist School serve?
St. John the Baptist School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John the Baptist School?
About 102 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John the Baptist School?
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