St. John the Baptist School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
New Freedom, PA
315 N Constitution Ave, New Freedom, PA 17349
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic diocesan school in New Freedom, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 112 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 433% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 112
- Teachers
- 14 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 52 girls, 60 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Harrisburg
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
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 Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John the Baptist School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit 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 School
What grades does St. John the Baptist School serve?
St. John the Baptist School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. John the Baptist School?
About 112 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John the Baptist School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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