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#168 of 571 private schools in WI

Top 29% of private schools

St John the Baptist Catholic School

Elementary School · Jefferson, WI

A private elementary school in Jefferson, WI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

333 E CHURCH ST, Jefferson, WI 53549

  • 7.2:1 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 WI.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,078.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Diversity Index34%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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Enrollment86
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St John the Baptist Catholic 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,620/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$78,058

Median home value

$247,200

Median rent

$1,035/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White80.2%
Two or More8.1%
Hispanic7.0%
Black4.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–80.1 mi82Compare →
East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–50.2 mi270Compare →
West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–51.1 mi257Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St John the Baptist Catholic School is listed in Jefferson, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John the Baptist Catholic School

St John the Baptist Catholic School is a private elementary school in Jefferson, WI, serving approximately 86 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 571 private schools in WI.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St John the Baptist Catholic School

What grades does St John the Baptist Catholic School serve?

St John the Baptist Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John the Baptist Catholic School?

St John the Baptist Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St John the Baptist Catholic School is 7.2:1. 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 Catholic School rank in WI?

St John the Baptist Catholic School ranks #168 of 571 private schools in WI.

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

St John the Baptist Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St John the Baptist 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 St John the Baptist Catholic School a religious school?

St John the Baptist Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
86
Gender Split
70% M / 30% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.2 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 53549)
9,901
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
46.2
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 53549; 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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