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#13 of 38 private schools in ND

Top 32% of private schools

St Johns School

Elementary School · Wahpeton, ND

A private elementary school in Wahpeton, ND serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

212 DAKOTA AVE, Wahpeton, ND 58075

  • 11.8:1 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+6.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,232.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Enrollment110
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Johns School 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 71Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,452/100K

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

$64,161

Median home value

$178,800

Median rent

$756/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White93.6%
Black2.7%
Two or More2.7%
Asian0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Zimmerman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–K0.5 mi103Compare →
Breckenridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–61.0 mi261Compare →
Wahpeton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.51–51.1 mi457Compare →

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 Johns School is listed in Wahpeton, ND; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Johns School

St Johns School is a private elementary school in Wahpeton, ND, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 38 private schools in ND.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Johns School

What grades does St Johns School serve?

St Johns School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Johns School?

St Johns School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Johns 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 Johns School rank in ND?

St Johns School ranks #13 of 38 private schools in ND.

What is St Johns School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Johns School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Johns School a private school?

Yes, St Johns 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 Johns School a religious school?

St Johns School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
110
Gender Split
67% M / 33% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Richland County
Area population (ZIP 58075)
8,887
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
37.9
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 58075; 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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