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St. Johns Day School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6

Laurel, MS

520 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Laurel since at least 2011

St. Johns Day School is an independent private school in Laurel, Mississippi, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 111 students and around 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 182 days a year. Mississippi has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
111
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 63 girls, 48 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
182 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 62% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    111’11–12118’13–14135’15–16126’17–18112’19–20129’21–22111’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K63
    K16
    116
    220
    316
    418
    513
    612

    Student body

    White72%
    Two or more races14%
    Black11%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Mississippi

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Johns Day School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. Johns Day School

    What grades does St. Johns Day School serve?

    St. Johns Day School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Johns Day School?

    About 111 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Johns Day School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Mississippi has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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