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#202 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 42% of private schools

St John the Baptist Catholic School

Elementary School

725 FRAME RD, Newburgh, IN 47630

Private

Enrollment

347

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#202 of 478

In Newburgh

#1 of 3

public schools

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St John the Baptist Catholic School

7.0/10

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

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8.6/10

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7.0/10

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About St John the Baptist Catholic School

St John the Baptist Catholic School is a private elementary school in Newburgh, IN. St John the Baptist Catholic School serves approximately 347 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. St John the Baptist Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St John the Baptist Catholic School show 76% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares0.4 pts above IN schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

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 7 public schools serving similar grades in Newburgh, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
This School
vs
18.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
347
This School
vs
587
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.0
This School
vs
7.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 87.9% vs 0%
Asian 3.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.9% vs 0%
Black 0.6% vs 0%
St John the Baptist Catholic School Newburgh Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St John the Baptist Catholic School (this school) 7.0
Newburgh Elementary School 8.6
Sharon Elementary School 8.6
Castle South Middle School 8.3
Warrick County Preschool 3.6
John H Castle Elementary School 8.3
Castle North Middle School 8.2
Yankeetown Elementary School 6.3

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+ 7.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index 22%
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 347
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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 75.9% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 76.4% (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 87.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic 2.9%
Black 0.6%
Native American 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

725 FRAME RD, Newburgh, IN 47630

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John the Baptist Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chandler Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 6.5 miles away, in nearby Chandler), which scores notably higher. Another option is Newburgh Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Sharon Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Newburgh, see our Newburgh schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Newburgh Elementary School Newburgh 0.5 mi 8.6
NEWBURGH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Newburgh 1.5 mi 7.0
Sharon Elementary School Newburgh 1.7 mi 8.6
EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Newburgh 2.1 mi 6.8
CASTLE COUNTRY ACADEMICS Newburgh 2.5 mi
Castle South Middle School Newburgh 2.6 mi 8.3
Castle High School Newburgh 2.8 mi 7.8
Warrick County Preschool Newburgh 2.9 mi 3.6
John H Castle Elementary School Newburgh 3.1 mi 8.3
Plaza Park International Prep Acad Evansville 3.0 mi 6.0
Castle North Middle School Newburgh 3.5 mi 8.2
William Henry Harrison High School Evansville 4.2 mi 7.3
Caze Elementary School Evansville 4.4 mi 5.1
MONTESSORI ACADEMY Evansville 4.5 mi 7.3
Hebron Elementary School Evansville 4.6 mi 5.4
RIVERVIEW ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Evansville 4.7 mi
McGary Middle School Evansville 5.2 mi 5.9
Chandler Elementary School Chandler 6.5 mi 8.8
GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL Evansville 5.7 mi 7.6
Stockwell Elementary School Evansville 5.8 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47630 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,462

Median Home Value

$255,200

Median Rent

$1,108/mo

Population

39,461

College Educated

43.8%

Homeownership

81%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

41

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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 Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John the Baptist Catholic School?

St John the Baptist Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 347 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 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John the Baptist Catholic School rank in IN?

St John the Baptist Catholic School ranks #202 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St John the Baptist Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John the Baptist Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 the Baptist Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St John the Baptist Catholic School has 76% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

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
39 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
347
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Warrick County

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