St. John The Baptist School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. John The Baptist School

5375 Dry Ridge Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45252

Tel: (513) 385-7970

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St. John the Baptist School is a pre-K-eighth grade Catholic elementary school.

The school is a partnership between the parishes of St. John the Baptist, Corpus Christi, and St. John Neumann.

The school is located on the campus of St. John the Baptist.

St. John's provides each student with an integrated elementary education in which faith, culture, academics, and life are brought into harmony.

Following the Catholic educational tradition, the school relates all human culture to Jesus' Good News of salvation.

The school partners with parents to to provide a quality Catholic education that fosters the development of every aspect of the whole child ' spiritual, academic, physical, emotional, and social.

St. John the Baptist School was founded in 1846 as an Archdiocese of Cincinnati parochial school.

Our educational ministry exists to instill the values and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

We partner with parents and the parish community to provide a quality Catholic education.

St. John the Baptist School fosters the development of every aspect of the whole child - spiritual, academic, physical, emotional and social.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 451 students
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. John The Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

451 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

23 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. John the Baptist School is a pre-K-eighth grade Catholic elementary school. The school is a partnership between the parishes of St. John the Baptist, Corpus Christi, and St. John Neumann. The school is located on the campus of St. John the Baptist. St. John's provides each student with an integrated elementary education in which faith, culture, academics, and life are brought into harmony. Following the Catholic educational tradition, the school relates all human culture to Jesus' Good News of salvation. The school partners with parents to to provide a quality Catholic education that fosters the development of every aspect of the whole child ' spiritual, academic, physical, emotional, and social. St. John the Baptist School was founded in 1846 as an Archdiocese of Cincinnati parochial school. Our educational ministry exists to instill the values and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. We partner with parents and the parish community to provide a quality Catholic education. St. John the Baptist School fosters the development of every aspect of the whole child - spiritual, academic, physical, emotional and social.

Source: Verified school update

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St. John The Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. John The Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Preschool 3 yr. old & 4 yr. old - First Day of School

August 31, 2026 (Monday)

Pre K - First Day of School

September 02, 2026 (Wednesday)

NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

3s Preschool Last Day of School

May 18, 2027 (Tuesday)

4s Preschool Last Day of School

May 19, 2027 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 451 students
Average class size: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,487 for elementary schools and $17,834 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).