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#19 of 38 private schools in ND

Top 47% of private schools

St John Paul II Catholic Schools

School · Fargo, ND

A private school in Fargo, ND serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

5600 25TH ST S, Fargo, ND 58104

  • 13.5:1 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 ND.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,312.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Enrollment1,081
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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 ND

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St John Paul II Catholic Schools 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,206/100K

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

$85,014

Median home value

$346,100

Median rent

$1,087/mo

College educated

48.9%

Homeownership

47.5%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White89.5%
Black3.5%
Two or More2.9%
Pacific Islander1.4%
Native American1.1%
Asian0.9%
Hispanic0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Probstfield Center for EducationEnrollment path unverified5.7PK4.6 mi260Compare →
Early Childhood Special Education SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK4.8 mi165Compare →

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 Paul II Catholic Schools is listed in Fargo, ND; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John Paul II Catholic Schools

St John Paul II Catholic Schools is a private school in Fargo, ND, serving approximately 1,081 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 38 private schools in ND.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St John Paul II Catholic Schools

What grades does St John Paul II Catholic Schools serve?

St John Paul II Catholic Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend St John Paul II Catholic Schools?

St John Paul II Catholic Schools has an enrollment of approximately 1,081 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Catholic Schools is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Paul II Catholic Schools rank in ND?

St John Paul II Catholic Schools ranks #19 of 38 private schools in ND.

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

St John Paul II Catholic Schools 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 Paul II Catholic Schools a private school?

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

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,081
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Cass County
Area population (ZIP 58104)
47,481
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
32.4
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 58104; 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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