Montini Catholic School vs. St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy
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Montini Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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St. John The Baptist Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Welcome to Montini Catholic School, where we prioritize personalized education and spiritual growth.
Our limited class sizes ensure that your child receives individual attention from our highly qualified teachers.
We offer daily religious classes and weekly masses to foster spiritual development.
Our K-8th grade STEM education includes hands-on learning to prepare your child for a successful future.
We also emphasize community service, Spanish, art, gym, entrepreneurship classes and offer athletics for 5th to 8th-grade students.
We provide resources for academics, speech, and English language learners, as well as bussing and before/after care options.
Our Hispanic community is active and thriving, and we offer scholarship packages to ensure that all families have access to an excellent education.Join our welcoming community and watch your child flourish academically, spiritually, and socially.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Academy has been a vibrant part of the community since 1843.
Established as the first Catholic school in McHenry County, St. John is a school rich in history.
At St. John we uphold and teach in the Catholic tradition focusing on Gospel values, building community and rendering service.
At St. John the Baptist Academy our focus is offering a quality Catholic classical education with a strong emphasis on core subjects: Religion, Reading, English, Phonics, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
The child's circle of education is completed with stimulating physical education, art appreciation and music programs.
Children must be encouraged and nurtured to fully realize their potential as valued young members of our society.
Our curriculum is designed to offer challenging material presented in a variety of individualized and creative ways.
With average class sizes below those found in larger schools, closer attention to your child's needs can be achieved. The use of small and large group settings combine to give your child the opportuity to be challenged, grow and accomplish goals.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
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1843
Students Body
Total Students
326 students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
18
Kindergarten Students
61
9
Grade 1 Students
17
9
Grade 2 Students
15
10
Grade 3 Students
20
12
Grade 4 Students
28
3
Grade 5 Students
59
26
Grade 6 Students
19
5
Grade 7 Students
22
6
Grade 8 Students
50
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
12:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,116
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubChess Club
Gardening ClubGirl Scouts
House Leadership ProgramOrigami Club
Sewing ClubTroops of St.George
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Fall Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Jr. Mustangs