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#4 of 89 private schools in AR

Top 3% of private schools

St Johns Catholic School

Elementary School · Hot Springs, AR

A private elementary school in Hot Springs, AR serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

583 W GRAND AVE, Hot Springs, AR 71901

  • 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AR.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,424
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Enrollment75
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AR

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Johns Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,724/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hot Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,410

Median home value

$173,400

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White65.3%
Hispanic26.7%
Asian5.3%
Two or More2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Luke' S Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.7 mi8Compare →
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–61.1 mi520Compare →
Park Magnet an Ib Pyp World Class SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–61.2 mi437Compare →
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–61.3 mi648Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Johns Catholic School is listed in Hot Springs, AR; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Johns Catholic School

St Johns Catholic School is a private elementary school in Hot Springs, AR, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 89 private schools in AR.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Johns Catholic School

What grades does St Johns Catholic School serve?

St Johns Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Johns Catholic School?

St Johns Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Catholic School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Johns Catholic School rank in AR?

St Johns Catholic School ranks #4 of 89 private schools in AR.

What is St Johns Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Johns Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Johns Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Johns Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Johns Catholic School a religious school?

St Johns Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
75
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Small City
County
Garland County
Area population (ZIP 71901)
29,719
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
42.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71901; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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