St. John the Baptist School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smithton, IL
10 S Lincoln St, Smithton, IL 62285
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 85% of Catholic schools in Illinois
In Smithton, Illinois, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 64 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Belleville. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 64
- Teachers
- 7.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 21 girls, 43 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Belleville
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
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 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 64 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John the Baptist School?
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