Below Average
#15 of 16 private schools in WY
John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's
Elementary School · Gillette, WY
A private elementary school in Gillette, WY serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1000 BUTLER SPAETH RD, Gillette, WY 82716
- 11.6:1 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 WY.
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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 WY
Test scores
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Where John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,728/100K
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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
$77,169
Median home value
$234,700
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82716; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Lakeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 375 | 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 Catholic School at St Matthew's is listed in Gillette, WY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's
John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's is a private elementary school in Gillette, WY, serving approximately 104 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 16 private schools in WY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's
What grades does John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's serve?
John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's?
John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's?
The student-teacher ratio at John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's is 11.6:1. 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 Catholic School at St Matthew's rank in WY?
John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's ranks #15 of 16 private schools in WY.
What is John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's's MySchoolScout rating?
John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Catholic School at St Matthew's a private school?
Yes, John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's 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 Catholic School at St Matthew's a religious school?
John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew's has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 157 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Campbell County
- Phone
- (307) 686-4114
- Area population (ZIP 82716)
- 17,091
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 82716; 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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