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#305 of 571 private schools in WI
John Paul II Academy
Elementary School · Racine, WI
A private elementary school in Racine, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2023 NORTHWESTERN AVE, Racine, WI 53404
- 17.3:1 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 WI.
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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 WI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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Where John Paul II Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,500/100K
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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
$47,714
Median home value
$126,800
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53404; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine Alternative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Gilmore Fine Arts SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 725 | Compare → |
| Wadewitz ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Julian Thomas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 547 | 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 Academy is listed in Racine, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About John Paul II Academy
John Paul II Academy is a private elementary school in Racine, WI, serving approximately 201 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 571 private schools in WI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Paul II Academy
What grades does John Paul II Academy serve?
John Paul II Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend John Paul II Academy?
John Paul II Academy has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Paul II Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at John Paul II Academy is 17.3:1. 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 Academy rank in WI?
John Paul II Academy ranks #305 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is John Paul II Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
John Paul II Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Academy a private school?
Yes, John Paul II Academy 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 Academy a religious school?
John Paul II Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Racine County
- Phone
- (262) 637-2012
- Area population (ZIP 53404)
- 12,438
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
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 53404; 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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