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St John the Baptist School

School

217 HUBBARD ST, Ludlow, MA 01056

Private

Enrollment

118

Student-Teacher

8.7:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 9th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#193 of 388

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St John the Baptist School

6.3/10

School in Ludlow · grades Pre-K – 9th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.4/10

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6.0/10

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About St John the Baptist School

St John the Baptist School is a private school in Ludlow, MA. St John the Baptist School serves approximately 118 students, and covers grades Pre-K-9th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St John the Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 388 private schools in MA.

How it comparesOn par with MA schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 118 students, St John the Baptist 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.

At 8.7:1 students to teachers, St John the Baptist School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St John the Baptist 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 School compares to the 4 public schools in Ludlow, MA

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
This School
vs
11.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
118
This School
vs
565
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 61.9% vs 0%
White 21.2% vs 0%
Black 10.2% vs 0%
Asian 3.4% vs 0%
St John the Baptist School Ludlow Public Avg

All Schools in Ludlow

School Rating
St John the Baptist School (this school) 6.3
East Street Elementary School 7.4
Ludlow Senior High 6.0
Paul R Baird Middle 5.9
Harris Brook Elementary School 6.8

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 MA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,116
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
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Diversity Index 56%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.0 / 10
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Enrollment 118
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 61.9%
White 21.2%
Black 10.2%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

217 HUBBARD ST, Ludlow, MA 01056

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John the Baptist School may also want to explore other schools in the area. WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY (rated 7.7/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Wilbraham), which scores notably higher. Another option is Glickman Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Springfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mary M Walsh (rated 7.5/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Springfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ludlow, see our Ludlow schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi
School Distance Rating
East Street Elementary School Ludlow 0.5 mi 7.4
Ludlow Senior High Ludlow 1.0 mi 6.0
Indian Orchard Elementary Indian Orchard 1.0 mi 7.4
Paul R Baird Middle Ludlow 1.2 mi 5.9
Harris Brook Elementary School Ludlow 1.4 mi 6.8
Warner Springfield 1.7 mi 6.3
Springfield Public Day High School Springfield 1.6 mi 4.3
Wilbraham Middle Wilbraham 2.0 mi 5.9
Springfield International Charter School Springfield 2.4 mi 4.4
John F Kennedy Middle Springfield 1.8 mi 6.8
Stony Hill School Wilbraham 2.7 mi 4.3
Mary M Lynch Springfield 2.8 mi 6.8
Mary M Walsh Springfield 3.2 mi 7.5
Litwin Chicopee 2.7 mi 6.6
MILL POND SCHOOL Springfield 3.4 mi
CURTIS BLAKE DAY SCHOOL Springfield 3.4 mi
WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY Wilbraham 3.3 mi 7.7
Glickman Elementary Springfield 3.6 mi 7.7
Minnechaug Regional High Wilbraham 3.7 mi 6.9
PIONEER VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Springfield 3.9 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01056 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$78,981

Median Home Value

$303,900

Median Rent

$1,250/mo

Population

20,846

College Educated

25.3%

Homeownership

74.4%

Avg Commute

21.8 min

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Median Age

44.3

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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 9th.

How many students attend St John the Baptist School?

St John the Baptist School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist School is 8.7:1. 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 #193 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 6.3 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
83 Very Walkable
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 9th
Enrollment
118
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hampden County

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