St. John's Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Jamestown, ND
215 5th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401
Overall grade: B+
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- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Jamestown
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in North Dakota
- Serving families in Jamestown since at least 2011
In Jamestown, North Dakota, St. John's Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 183 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Fargo. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 183
- Teachers
- 15.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 99 girls, 84 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Fargo
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota.
- Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in North Dakota.
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's Academy
What grades does St. John's Academy serve?
St. John's Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John's Academy?
About 183 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John's Academy?
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