St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5
Bellefonte, PA
116 E Bishop St, Bellefonte, PA 16823
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
In Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 79 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 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–5
- Students
- 79
- Teachers
- 7.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 39 girls, 40 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 93% 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 2013–14.
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 Evangelist Catholic 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 Evangelist Catholic School
What grades does St. John the Evangelist Catholic School serve?
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. John the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 79 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John the Evangelist Catholic 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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