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#300 of 478 private schools in IN

St John Paul II Catholic School

Elementary School

105 SAINT PAUL ST, Sellersburg, IN 47172

Private

Enrollment

272

Student-Teacher

14.8:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#300 of 478

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St John Paul II Catholic School

6.2/10

Elementary School in Sellersburg · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St John Paul II Catholic School

St John Paul II Catholic School is a private elementary school in Sellersburg, IN. St John Paul II Catholic School serves approximately 272 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Paul II Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St John Paul II Catholic School show 65% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares0.4 pts below IN schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St John Paul II 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 Paul II Catholic School compares to the 5 public schools in Sellersburg, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
This School
vs
17.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
272
This School
vs
748
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.2
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 92.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.2% vs 0%
Asian 1.1% vs 0%
St John Paul II Catholic School Sellersburg Public Avg

All Schools in Sellersburg

School Rating
St John Paul II Catholic School (this school) 6.2
Silver Creek Middle School 7.0
Silver Creek Elementary School 7.8
Silver Creek High School 7.0
Silver Creek Primary School 4.5
Rock Creek Community Academy 6.5

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 IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,248
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 15%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 272
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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 IN

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 64.9% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 68.4% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 92.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic 2.2%
Asian 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

105 SAINT PAUL ST, Sellersburg, IN 47172

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Paul II Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Grant Line Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby New Albany), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mount Tabor Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby New Albany), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Silver Creek Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sellersburg, see our Sellersburg schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Silver Creek Middle School Sellersburg 0.3 mi 7.0
Silver Creek Elementary School Sellersburg 0.4 mi 7.8
Silver Creek High School Sellersburg 0.5 mi 7.0
Silver Creek Primary School Sellersburg 0.6 mi 4.5
Rock Creek Community Academy Sellersburg 0.9 mi 6.5
Community Montessori New Albany 4.4 mi 6.4
W E Wilson Elementary Jeffersonville 4.9 mi 5.1
River Valley Middle School Jeffersonville 5.1 mi 5.7
Grant Line Elementary School New Albany 4.5 mi 8.6
Parkwood Elementary School Clarksville 5.3 mi 4.2
Excel Center - Clarksville Clarksville 6.1 mi 2.9
Charlestown Middle School Charlestown 5.3 mi 6.2
Mount Tabor Elementary School New Albany 5.9 mi 8.6
Jeffersonville High School Jeffersonville 6.2 mi 6.3
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Jeffersonville 6.5 mi 6.6
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL New Albany 6.2 mi 6.4
Utica Elementary School Jeffersonville 5.8 mi 7.7
Slate Run Elementary School New Albany 6.3 mi 7.5
Northaven Elementary School Jeffersonville 6.5 mi 6.3
OUR LADY OF PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Clarksville 6.7 mi 6.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47172 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,525

Median Home Value

$249,200

Median Rent

$1,152/mo

Population

20,423

College Educated

36.9%

Homeownership

85.9%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Median Age

42.4

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CENTRAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL New Haven, IN 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John Paul II Catholic School

What grades does St John Paul II Catholic School serve?

St John Paul II Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Paul II Catholic School?

St John Paul II Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Catholic School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Paul II Catholic School rank in IN?

St John Paul II Catholic School ranks #300 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St John Paul II Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Paul II Catholic 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.

What are the test scores at St John Paul II Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St John Paul II Catholic School has 65% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St John Paul II Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St John Paul II 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 Paul II Catholic School a religious school?

St John Paul II Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
58 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
272
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
192 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County

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