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#93 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 49% of private schools
Pope John Paul II Academy
Elementary School · Montrose, CO
A private elementary school in Montrose, CO serving grades Pre-K – 7th.
67051 SUNNYSIDE RD, Montrose, CO 81401
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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 CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
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Where Pope John Paul II Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,461/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,541
Median home value
$343,000
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Pomona Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 2.2 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Outer RangeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pope John Paul II Academy is listed in Montrose, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Pope John Paul II Academy
Pope John Paul II Academy is a private elementary school in Montrose, CO, serving approximately 65 students in grades Pre-K-7th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pope John Paul II Academy
What grades does Pope John Paul II Academy serve?
Pope John Paul II Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Pope John Paul II Academy?
Pope John Paul II Academy has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope John Paul II Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pope John Paul II Academy is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Pope John Paul II Academy rank in CO?
Pope John Paul II Academy ranks #93 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Pope John Paul II Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pope John Paul II Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Pope John Paul II Academy a private school?
Yes, Pope John Paul II Academy 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 Pope John Paul II Academy a religious school?
Pope John Paul II Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montrose County
- Phone
- (970) 249-2996
- Area population (ZIP 81401)
- 23,719
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 81401; 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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