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#555 of 992 private schools in NY

St John the Baptist School

Elementary School · Alden, NY

A private elementary school in Alden, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2028 SANDRIDGE RD, Alden, NY 14004

  • 6.7:1 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 NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,050
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index6%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment104
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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

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The neighborhood

Where St John the Baptist 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low64/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,011

Median home value

$236,300

Median rent

$754/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

85.4%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White97.1%
Black1.9%
Asian1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alden Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.83–51.7 mi338Compare →
Alden Primary at TownlineEnrollment path unverified7.3K–32.8 mi290Compare →

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 the Baptist School is listed in Alden, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John the Baptist School

St John the Baptist School is a private elementary school in Alden, NY, serving approximately 104 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 992 private schools in NY.

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 8th.

How many students attend St John the Baptist School?

St John the Baptist School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist School is 6.7:1. 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 NY?

St John the Baptist School ranks #555 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St John the Baptist School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John the Baptist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
104
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Erie County
Area population (ZIP 14004)
11,312
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
45.9
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 14004; 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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