St. John the Baptist School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Villa Ridge, MO
5579 Gildehaus Rd, Villa Ridge, MO 63089
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Missouri
- Serving families in Villa Ridge since at least 2011
In Villa Ridge, Missouri, St. John the Baptist School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 92 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 174 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 92
- Teachers
- 11.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 45 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of St. Louis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 174 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
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.
- MOScholars · 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–8.
How many students attend St. John the Baptist School?
About 92 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. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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