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#82 of 157 private schools in IA
St Johns School
Elementary School · Independence, IA
A private elementary school in Independence, IA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
314 3RD ST NE, Independence, IA 50644
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 IA.
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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 IA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Johns 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated820/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), 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
$79,861
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50644; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK | 0.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Independence Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–10 | 0.8 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–2 | 0.9 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 3–6 | 1.0 mi | 371 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Johns School is listed in Independence, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Johns School
St Johns School is a private elementary school in Independence, IA, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Johns School
What grades does St Johns School serve?
St Johns School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Johns School?
St Johns School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Johns School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Johns School rank in IA?
St Johns School ranks #82 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is St Johns School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Johns School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 School a private school?
Yes, St Johns 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 School a religious school?
St Johns School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Buchanan County
- Phone
- (319) 334-7173
- Area population (ZIP 50644)
- 8,475
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 50644; 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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