Saint John Paul II Catholic School (commonly abbreviated to JPII) is a

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for grades

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through

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in western

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. The school is within the

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. As of 2008 it serves over 700 students.

History

Opening

St. John Paul II Catholic School was established in 1988 as a private independent Catholic School and is fully accredited with the

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through the Texas Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission. The school is a registered,

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in the state of Texas with a corporate Board of Directors. John Paul II opened with 56 students in Pre-Kindergarten through third grade in the fall of 1988 having temporary trailer buildings as classrooms/offices.

National Blue Ribbon School Awards

During the 1996–97 school year, and again in 2008 and 2018, St. John Paul II was named a National Blue Ribbon Exemplary School by the U.S. Department of Education. In 2008, the school was one of only fifty private schools to be so honored nationally. Poised for future growth, John Paul II moves forward as a unique Catholic school. Its graduates are currently enrolled in many of the private high schools in the area including Duchesne Academy, Pope John XXIII, St. Agnes Academy, St. Thomas High School,

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, St Pius X, and Incarnate Word Academy.

References

External links

Official School Page
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History

Opening

National Blue Ribbon School Awards

See also

References

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