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#1753 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St John the Baptist Catholic School

Elementary School

217 FITCH ST, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Private

Enrollment

288

Student-Teacher

115.2:1

Score

3.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,753 of 1,787

In Healdsburg

#3 of 3

public schools

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St John the Baptist Catholic School

3.8/10

Elementary School in Healdsburg · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Healdsburg Junior High

7.1/10

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Healdsburg Elementary

9.3/10

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About St John the Baptist Catholic School

St John the Baptist Catholic School is a private elementary school in Healdsburg, CA. St John the Baptist Catholic School serves approximately 288 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 115.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St John the Baptist Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares2.4 pts below CA schools
  • This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St John the Baptist Catholic School runs 115.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

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

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How St John the Baptist Catholic School compares to the 6 public schools in Healdsburg, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
115.2:1
This School
vs
16.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
288
This School
vs
239
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
3.8
This School
vs
8.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 84% vs 0%
Hispanic 10.4% vs 0%
Asian 2.1% vs 0%
Black 0.3% vs 0%
St John the Baptist Catholic School Healdsburg Public Avg

All Schools in Healdsburg

School Rating
St John the Baptist Catholic School (this school) 3.8
Healdsburg Elementary 9.3
Healdsburg Junior High 7.1
Healdsburg High 7.6
Marce Becerra Academy 7.2
West Side Elementary 9.1
Alexander Valley Elementary 8.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 CA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D 1.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 115.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 28%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Enrollment 288
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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)

White 84.0%
Hispanic 10.4%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Pacific Islander 1.4%
Black 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

217 FITCH ST, Healdsburg, CA 95448

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John the Baptist Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Healdsburg Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Side Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alexander Valley Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 5.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Healdsburg, see our Healdsburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Healdsburg Junior High Healdsburg 0.4 mi 7.1
Healdsburg Elementary Healdsburg 0.4 mi 9.3
THE HEALDSBURG SCHOOL Healdsburg 0.5 mi 6.5
Healdsburg High Healdsburg 0.9 mi 7.6
Marce Becerra Academy Healdsburg 0.9 mi 7.2
RIO LINDO ADVENTIST ACADEMY Healdsburg 1.8 mi 7.7
Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Healdsburg 2.0 mi
West Side Elementary Healdsburg 2.3 mi 9.1
Cali Calmecac Language Academy Windsor 4.7 mi 4.9
Brooks Elementary Windsor 4.7 mi 4.3
Windsor Middle Windsor 4.9 mi 6.3
Windsor Oaks Academy Windsor 5.4 mi 5.3
North Bay Met Academy Windsor 5.4 mi 7.5
Windsor High Windsor 5.4 mi 6.2
Alexander Valley Elementary Healdsburg 5.1 mi 8.6
Mattie Washburn Elementary Santa Rosa 6.3 mi 6.7
Sonoma Earth School Forestville 7.1 mi
SONOMA EARTH SCHOOL Forestville 7.4 mi
Geyserville Elementary Geyserville 7.3 mi 7.5
Buena Vista High Geyserville 7.7 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 95448 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,048

Median Home Value

$1,030,100

Median Rent

$2,129/mo

Population

15,868

College Educated

44.6%

Homeownership

62.4%

Avg Commute

18.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Median Age

45.3

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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 288 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 115.2:1. 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 #1,753 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 3.8 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
91 Walker's Paradise
Bike Score
71 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
288
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
115.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sonoma County

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