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#26 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 45% of private schools
John Paul II Elementary School
Elementary School · Mitchell, SD
A private elementary school in Mitchell, SD serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1510 W ELM AVE, Mitchell, SD 57301
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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 SD.
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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 SD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where John Paul II Elementary 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,249/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,671
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott House Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| L. B. Williams Elementary - 03Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
John Paul II Elementary School is listed in Mitchell, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About John Paul II Elementary School
John Paul II Elementary School is a private elementary school in Mitchell, SD, serving approximately 102 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Paul II Elementary School
What grades does John Paul II Elementary School serve?
John Paul II Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend John Paul II Elementary School?
John Paul II Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Paul II Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Paul II Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does John Paul II Elementary School rank in SD?
John Paul II Elementary School ranks #26 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is John Paul II Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Paul II Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John Paul II Elementary School a private school?
Yes, John Paul II Elementary 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 John Paul II Elementary School a religious school?
John Paul II Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Davison County
- Phone
- (605) 996-2365
- Area population (ZIP 57301)
- 19,142
- Area average commute
- 12.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 57301; 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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