Below Average
#886 of 992 private schools in NY
St John the Baptist
Elementary School
670 YONKERS AVE, Yonkers, NY 10704
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New York private schools
#886 of 992
In Yonkers
#11 of 12
public schools
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St John the Baptist
Elementary School in Yonkers · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St John the Baptist
St John the Baptist is a private elementary school in Yonkers, NY. St John the Baptist serves approximately 242 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St John the Baptist has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #886 of 992 private schools in NY.
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
St John the Baptist 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
BetaHow St John the Baptist compares to 35 public schools serving similar grades in Yonkers, NY
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St John the Baptist (this school) | 4.9 |
| SCHOOL 17 | 2.1 |
| YONKERS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5.5 |
| ROSEMARIE ANN SIRAGUSA SCHOOL | 5.6 |
| SCHOOL 23 | 3.2 |
| SCHOOL 21 | 6.0 |
| YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY | 7.9 |
| SCHOOL 30 | 5.3 |
| ELLA FITZGERALD ACADEMY | 5.1 |
| ENRICO FERMI SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS | 5.4 |
| LAS HERMANAS MIRABAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL | 5.6 |
| CESAR E CHAVEZ SCHOOL | 4.7 |
| SCHOOL 5 | 3.7 |
| EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS MICROSOCIETY SCHOOL | 6.7 |
| THOMAS CORNELL ACADEMY | 6.5 |
| SCHOOL 9 | 3.8 |
| MLK JR HIGH TECH & COMPUTER MAGNET SCHOOL | 5.1 |
| BARACK OBAMA SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE | 5.1 |
| PAIDEIA SCHOOL 24 | 5.8 |
| PEARLS HAWTHORNE SCHOOL | 8.1 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL 27 | 7.3 |
Showing 20 of 35 schools. View all schools in Yonkers
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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 NY.
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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 NY
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
670 YONKERS AVE, Yonkers, NY 10704
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St John the Baptist may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST BARNABAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Bronx), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARK'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HAMILTON SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Mount Vernon), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Yonkers, see our Yonkers schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| STEIN YESHIVA OF LINCOLN PARK Yonkers | 0.7 mi | — |
| SCHOOL 17 Yonkers | 0.8 mi | 2.1 |
| NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH SCHOOL Yonkers | 0.8 mi | — |
| YONKERS MONTESSORI ACADEMY Yonkers | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| SCHOOL 21 Yonkers | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| YONKERS HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| YONKERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| SAUNDERS TRADES & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.3 mi | 8.2 |
| ROSEMARIE ANN SIRAGUSA SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| ANDALUSIA SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| SARAH LAWRENCE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Bronxville | 1.2 mi | — |
| SCHOOL 23 Yonkers | 1.1 mi | 3.2 |
| ST MARK'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Yonkers | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| ST BARNABAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| ST BARNABAS HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
| SCHOOL 5 Yonkers | 1.6 mi | 3.7 |
| SCHOOL 30 Yonkers | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| OAKVIEW PREP SCHOOL OF SDA Yonkers | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| HAMILTON SCHOOL Mount Vernon | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10704 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$110,097
Median Home Value
$508,100
Median Rent
$1,898/mo
Population
31,844
College Educated
36.7%
Homeownership
63.3%
Avg Commute
34.5 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
40.7
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALLEN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Syracuse, NY | 4.9 |
| BELLE SHERMAN SCHOOL Ithaca, NY | 4.9 |
| BGLIG-SHIRLEY RODRIGUEZ-REMENESKI CS Bronx, NY | 4.9 |
| CARROLL HILL SCHOOL Troy, NY | 4.9 |
| FE SMITH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Cortland, NY | 4.9 |
| GEORGE ROSS MACKENZIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Glen Spey, NY | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St John the Baptist
What grades does St John the Baptist serve?
St John the Baptist serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St John the Baptist?
St John the Baptist has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist?
The student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist is 17.9:1. 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 rank in NY?
St John the Baptist ranks #886 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is St John the Baptist's MySchoolScout rating?
St John the Baptist has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St John the Baptist a private school?
Yes, St John the Baptist 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 a religious school?
St John the Baptist has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westchester County
- Phone
- (914) 965-2356
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