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#19 of 38 private schools in ND

Top 47% of private schools

St John Paul II Catholic Schools

School

5600 25TH ST S, Fargo, ND 58104

Private

Enrollment

1,081

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

North Dakota private schools

#19 of 38

In Fargo

#3 of 6

public schools

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St John Paul II Catholic Schools

6.3/10

School in Fargo · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Bennett Elementary School

8.0/10

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6.5/10

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About St John Paul II Catholic Schools

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

How it comparesOn par with ND schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • ND avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

St John Paul II Catholic Schools 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 Schools compares to 29 public schools serving similar grades in Fargo, ND

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
This School
vs
12.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
1,081
This School
vs
469
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 89.5% vs 0%
Black 3.5% vs 0%
Asian 0.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.7% vs 0%
St John Paul II Catholic Schools Fargo Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
St John Paul II Catholic Schools (this school) 6.3
BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.0
FARGO DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL 6.5
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.3
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL 7.6
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.8
EAGLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.1
ED CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.4
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.6
OSGOOD ELEM SCHOOL 7.4
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.1
DEER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.6
EXPLORER ACADEMY
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.2
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL 6.9
CLARA BARTON HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7.6
CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 5.9
DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL 5.4
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL 5.2
WILLOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.4
FARGO 9-12 VIRTUAL ACADEMY 3.9

Showing 20 of 29 schools. View all schools in Fargo

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 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 Ratio 13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,312.5
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 Index 18%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 1,081
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 89.5%
Black 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Pacific Islander 1.4%
Native American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Hispanic 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5600 25TH ST S, Fargo, ND 58104

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Paul II Catholic Schools may also want to explore other schools in the area. INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EAGLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fargo, see our Fargo schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 0.4 mi 8.0
FARGO DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL Fargo 1.2 mi 6.5
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 1.2 mi 5.3
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL Fargo 1.5 mi 7.6
EAGLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 2.1 mi 8.1
OAK GROVE LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 2.3 mi 4.9
CHILDREN'S MONTESSORI CENTER Fargo 2.3 mi
ED CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 2.5 mi 5.4
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 2.0 mi 6.8
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 3.5 mi 4.1
EXPLORER ACADEMY Fargo 3.8 mi
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 3.8 mi 4.2
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Fargo 4.0 mi 6.9
INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 3.1 mi 8.6
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary Moorhead 3.5 mi 5.6
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fargo 4.4 mi 6.2
CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Fargo 4.5 mi 5.9
OSGOOD ELEM SCHOOL Fargo 3.2 mi 7.4
CLARA BARTON HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fargo 4.4 mi 7.6
DAKOTA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Fargo 4.6 mi 4.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 58104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$85,014

Median Home Value

$346,100

Median Rent

$1,087/mo

Population

47,481

College Educated

48.9%

Homeownership

47.5%

Avg Commute

16.8 min

Poverty Rate

8%

Median Age

32.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
OAK GROVE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fargo, ND 7.3
LIGHT OF CHRIST CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Bismarck, ND 5.0

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
19 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES 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

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