St. John The Bapti Catholic School in Red Bud, IL, serves 100 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town community setting.
Eablished in 1865, the school is one of the oldest Catholic elementary schools in the area and maintains affiliation with the National Catholic Educational Association.
The udent–teacher ratio of 11:1, with 9 teachers providing education across early childhood and middle school grade levels.
Annual tuition is $4,550, placing the school among the more affordable Catholic PK–8 private schools in Illinois.
The udent body includes a small percentage of students of color, representing 1.54% of total enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,550
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1865
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
School Notes
- School Motto: SJB is Secretly Serving Others
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John The Baptist Catholic School cost?
St. John The Baptist Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,550 for private students.
What schools are St. John The Baptist Catholic School often compared to?
St. John The Baptist Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Johns Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is St. John The Baptist Catholic School's ranking?
St. John The Baptist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John The Baptist Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. John The Baptist Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: St. John The Baptist Catholic School vs. St. Johns Lutheran School
The nearest high school to St. John The Baptist Catholic School is Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School (8.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Johns Lutheran School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
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St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 South Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Childrens Learning Center
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School ![Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Photo]( "Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
810 Soldiers Way
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-7300
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-7300
8.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
217 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School ![Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Photo]( "Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
810 Soldiers Way
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-7300
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-7300
8.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Gibault Catholic
(Catholic)
501 Columbia Ave
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 922-9751
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 922-9751
12.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Valle Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
49 Dubourg Place
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-7496
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-7496
16 miles
Gr: K-12 | 363 students Tuition listed
30 Triangle Dr.
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-8984
Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670
(573) 883-8984
17 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 7 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
723 Horine Rd
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 937-9664
19.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 South Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Childrens Learning Center
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
217 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
10 S Lincoln St
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-0581
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-0581
13.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 South Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3873
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Childrens Learning Center
Montessori School
514 North Main Street, Smithton, IL 62285
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 234-8707
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
10247 S Prairie Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-2881
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
217 W 3rd St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-7217
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
2 N Alton St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3930
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3930
15.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 N Main St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
5.5 miles
Gr: 6-12
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Middle St
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Ed Gardner Pl
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
11.9 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Rogers St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
12 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Bulldog
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
12.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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