Very Good
#412 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 23% of private schools
St John the Baptist Catholic School
Elementary School
1021 BAKER ST, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Enrollment
492
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
492
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#412 of 1,787
In Costa Mesa
#4 of 9
public schools
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St John the Baptist Catholic School
Elementary School in Costa Mesa · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St John the Baptist Catholic School
St John the Baptist Catholic School is a private elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA. St John the Baptist Catholic School serves approximately 492 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St John the Baptist Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St John the Baptist Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St John the Baptist Catholic School compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Costa Mesa, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Catholic School (this school) | 7.1 |
| Paularino Elementary | 7.6 |
| Sonora Elementary | 8.4 |
| Monte Vista Independent Study | 5.9 |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary | 8.9 |
| Costa Mesa High | 7.8 |
| California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles | 6.7 |
| California Pacific Charter - San Diego | 5.4 |
| Killybrooke Elementary | 8.5 |
| ACCESS County Community | 4.5 |
| Orange County Special Education | 3.2 |
| College Park Elementary | 8.0 |
| Charles W. Tewinkle Middle | 6.7 |
| California Elementary | 9.2 |
| Adams Elementary | 8.9 |
| Heinz Kaiser Elementary | 9.1 |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary | 8.7 |
| Wilson Elementary | 6.5 |
| Pomona Elementary | 7.7 |
| Woodland Elementary | 8.0 |
| Eastbluff Elementary | 7.8 |
Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Costa Mesa
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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 CA.
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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 CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1021 BAKER ST, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St John the Baptist Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maude B. Davis Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Killybrooke Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sonora Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Costa Mesa, see our Costa Mesa schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Paularino Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Sonora Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Monte Vista Independent Study Costa Mesa | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL-COSTA MESA Costa Mesa | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Maude B. Davis Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Costa Mesa High Costa Mesa | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| California Pacific Charter - San Diego Costa Mesa | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| California Pacific Charter- Los Angeles Costa Mesa | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Killybrooke Elementary Costa Mesa | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Orange County Special Education Costa Mesa | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| ACCESS County Community Costa Mesa | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Greenville Fundamental Elementary Santa Ana | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| College Park Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Montessori Harbor Mesa Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.2 mi | — |
| Frontiers Academy Costa Mesa | 1.3 mi | — |
| FRONTIERS ACADEMY Costa Mesa | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| MARINERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Costa Mesa | 1.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Francis Academy Santa Ana | 1.5 mi | — |
| Jim Thorpe Fundamental Santa Ana | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Segerstrom High Santa Ana | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92626 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$117,627
Median Home Value
$1,037,700
Median Rent
$2,520/mo
Population
50,569
College Educated
46.3%
Homeownership
42%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Median Age
37.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St John the Baptist Catholic School
What grades does St John the Baptist Catholic School serve?
St John the Baptist Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St John the Baptist Catholic School?
St John the Baptist Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Catholic School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John the Baptist Catholic School rank in CA?
St John the Baptist Catholic School ranks #412 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St John the Baptist Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John the Baptist Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St John the Baptist Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St John the Baptist 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 John the Baptist Catholic School a religious school?
St John the Baptist Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 557-5060
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