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#239 of 388 private schools in MA

St John the Baptist School

Elementary School · Peabody, MA

A private elementary school in Peabody, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

19 CHESTNUT ST, Peabody, MA 01960

  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment378
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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 MA

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St John the Baptist School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

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Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,095/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peabody), 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

$95,173

Median home value

$566,700

Median rent

$1,902/mo

College educated

33.7%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White65.6%
Hispanic26.2%
Black6.3%
Asian1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Peabody Personalized Remote Education ProgramEnrollment path unverified2.62–120.1 mi98Compare →
William a Welch SREnrollment path unverified4.4K–40.5 mi297Compare →
CenterEnrollment path unverified3.8K–50.8 mi349Compare →
Thomas CarrollEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–50.8 mi579Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St John the Baptist School is listed in Peabody, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John the Baptist School

St John the Baptist School is a private elementary school in Peabody, MA, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St John the Baptist School

What grades does St John the Baptist School serve?

St John the Baptist School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John the Baptist School?

St John the Baptist School has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist School is 14.5:1. 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 School rank in MA?

St John the Baptist School ranks #239 of 388 private schools in MA.

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

St John the Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 the Baptist School a private school?

Yes, St John the Baptist 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 School a religious school?

St John the Baptist School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
378
Gender Split
66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Area population (ZIP 01960)
53,961
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
46.4
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 01960; 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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