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#582 of 883 private schools in TX

Stjohn Paul II Catholic School

Elementary School

1400 PKWY PLZ DR, Houston, TX 77077

Private
Featured in: Best Elementary Schools in Houston

Enrollment

644

Student-Teacher

15.7:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#582 of 883

In Houston

#74 of 104

public schools

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Stjohn Paul II Catholic School

5.9/10

Elementary School in Houston · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Bush EL

8.7/10

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5.5/10

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About Stjohn Paul II Catholic School

Stjohn Paul II Catholic School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX. Stjohn Paul II Catholic School serves approximately 644 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Stjohn Paul II Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.3 pts below TX schools
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Stjohn Paul II Catholic School 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 Stjohn Paul II Catholic School compares to 642 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
This School
vs
15.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
644
This School
vs
621
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 42.9% vs 0%
White 35.6% vs 0%
Asian 10.1% vs 0%
Black 4.7% vs 0%
Stjohn Paul II Catholic School Houston Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Stjohn Paul II Catholic School (this school) 5.9
BUSH EL 8.7
WEST BRIAR MIDDLE 5.5
RAY DAILY EL 6.3
NOTTINGHAM EL 8.2
MAURICE L WOLFE EL 6.5
SPRING BRANCH ACADEMIC INSTITUTE 7.2
THORNWOOD EL 6.0
SPRING FOREST MIDDLE 6.9
ASHFORD EL 8.6
MEADOW WOOD EL 8.2
SHADOWBRIAR EL 6.1
BUDEWIG INT 4.8
HEFLIN EL 5.2
OUTLEY EL 5.3
MILLER INT 6.8
WESTCHESTER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 9.1
ASKEW EL 4.0
WILCHESTER EL 8.8
O'DONNELL MIDDLE 6.7
MAHANAY EL 7.0

Showing 20 of 642 schools. View all schools in Houston

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 TX.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.3 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 67%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Enrollment 644
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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 TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 42.9%
White 35.6%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Black 4.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1400 PKWY PLZ DR, Houston, TX 77077

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Stjohn Paul II Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BUSH EL (rated 8.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NOTTINGHAM EL (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WESTSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
BUSH EL Houston 0.2 mi 8.7
WEST BRIAR MIDDLE Houston 0.2 mi 5.5
WESTSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Houston 0.5 mi 7.4
WESTSIDE H S Houston 0.5 mi 6.3
FIVE STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL Houston 0.7 mi
WESTLAKE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Houston 1.3 mi
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ELDRIDGE PARKWAY Houston 1.3 mi
RAY DAILY EL Houston 1.2 mi 6.3
BKM KATY TAMIL SCHOOL Houston 1.4 mi 4.9
VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Houston 1.4 mi 7.2
MAURICE L WOLFE EL Houston 1.4 mi 6.5
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL Houston 1.4 mi 7.1
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL Houston 1.4 mi 6.4
NOTTINGHAM EL Houston 1.4 mi 8.2
SMALLER SCHOLARS MONTESSORI Houston 1.9 mi 7.4
STRATFORD H S Houston 2.0 mi 7.0
LA MATERNELLE FRENCH ACADEMY Houston 2.2 mi
THORNWOOD EL Houston 2.3 mi 6.0
SPRING BRANCH ACADEMIC INSTITUTE Houston 2.3 mi 7.2
SPRING FOREST MIDDLE Houston 2.4 mi 6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 77077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,080

Median Home Value

$356,300

Median Rent

$1,418/mo

Population

63,421

College Educated

57.3%

Homeownership

35.6%

Avg Commute

29.9 min

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Median Age

34.9

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BULLOCK EL Garland, TX 5.9
BURKE EL San Antonio, TX 5.9
CALK-WILSON EL Corpus Christi, TX 5.9
CARPENTER EL Deer Park, TX 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stjohn Paul II Catholic School

What grades does Stjohn Paul II Catholic School serve?

Stjohn Paul II Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Stjohn Paul II Catholic School?

Stjohn Paul II Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stjohn Paul II Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stjohn Paul II Catholic School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Stjohn Paul II Catholic School rank in TX?

Stjohn Paul II Catholic School ranks #582 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Stjohn Paul II Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stjohn Paul II Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Stjohn Paul II Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Stjohn Paul II Catholic 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 Stjohn Paul II Catholic School a religious school?

Stjohn Paul II Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
46 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
644
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County

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