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St. John The Baptist School

19 Chestnut St Peabody, MA 01960

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1893
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Student Body

Total Students
495 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • In 1893, the Sisters of Notre Dame opened St. John the Baptist School to educate the children of the parish.
  • Today, St. John's continues to provide a quality Catholic education for students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight from our Parish and several other North Shore Communities.
  • As a parent at St. John's you are in a unique position to really get involved in your child's education.
  • All families are required to donate fifteen hours of their time each school year.
  • Families are urged to put some of these required hours into committees that are formed to school events.
  • Parents are able to fulfill this requirement in a variety of areas.
  • We welcome you to take an active role, not only in your child's future, but also the future of St. John the Baptist School.
  • In 1893, the Sisters of Notre Dame opened St. John the Baptist School to educate the children of the parish. Today, St. John's continues to provide a quality Catholic education for students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight from our Parish and several other North Shore Communities. As a parent at St. John's you are in a unique position to really get involved in your child's education. All families are required to donate fifteen hours of their time each school year. Families are urged to put some of these required hours into committees that are formed to school events. Parents are able to fulfill this requirement in a variety of areas. We welcome you to take an active role, not only in your child's future, but also the future of St. John the Baptist School.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. John The Baptist School's ranking?
St. John The Baptist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John The Baptist School?
The application deadline for St. John The Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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