Very Good
#180 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 12% of private schools
St John Catholic School
Elementary School
1005 FORTUNE AVE, Panama City, FL 32401
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Florida private schools
#180 of 1,462
In Panama City
#3 of 6
public schools
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St John Catholic School
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About St John Catholic School
St John Catholic School is a private elementary school in Panama City, FL. St John Catholic School serves approximately 124 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #180 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- FL avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 124 students, St John Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
St John 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 Catholic School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Panama City, FL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St John Catholic School (this school) | 7.6 |
| ST. ANDREW SCHOOL AT OAKLAND TERRACE | 4.9 |
| RISING LEADERS ACADEMY | 4.6 |
| BAY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) | 4.5 |
| BAY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM | — |
| BAY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE | — |
| PALM BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 8.1 |
| PALM BAY PREPARATORY ACADEMY 6-12 | 7.9 |
| JINKS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 4.0 |
| NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.8 |
| LUCILLE MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 4.8 |
| BAY REGIONAL JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER | — |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SABL INC | 9.2 |
| ROSENWALD HIGH SCHOOL | 5.6 |
| MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY | 4.4 |
| OSCAR PATTERSON ACADEMY | 3.8 |
| NEW HORIZONS LEARNING CENTER | 3.7 |
| MARGARET K. LEWIS IN MILLVILLE | 6.7 |
| CEDAR GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 2.5 |
| HILAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3.8 |
| RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL | 4.5 |
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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 FL.
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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 FL
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
1005 FORTUNE AVE, Panama City, FL 32401
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St John Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PALM BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is HOLY NATIVITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST. ANDREW SCHOOL AT OAKLAND TERRACE (rated 4.9/10, 0.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Panama City, see our Panama City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$49,901
Median Home Value
$207,000
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
Population
18,394
College Educated
19.9%
Homeownership
58.9%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Median Age
42.6
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| ROCK SOLID CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Okeechobee, FL | 7.6 |
| SAFETY HARBOR MONTESSORI ACADEMY Clearwater, FL | 7.6 |
| ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Palm Bay, FL | 7.6 |
| THE HOPE CHARTER CENTER FOR AUTISM Stuart, FL | 7.6 |
| TURTLE RIVER MONTESSORI Jupiter, FL | 7.6 |
| COLLAGE DAY SCHOOL Ponte Vedra, FL | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St John Catholic School
What grades does St John Catholic School serve?
St John Catholic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St John Catholic School?
St John Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Catholic School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John Catholic School rank in FL?
St John Catholic School ranks #180 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is St John Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St John 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 Catholic School a religious school?
St John Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bay County
- Phone
- (850) 763-1775
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