We are proud of our students' achievements and growth!

• Exceeded the state average on the Kansas Assessment in English, Math, and Science!
• Science scores increased dramatically from 2024- 2025, with a 20% increase in the number of students at Level 4 (Excellent)!
• Outperformed the state and national averages son the Assessment of Catholic Religious Education (ACRE).
• Won first place at both of the archdiocesan Middle School Scholars Bowl tournament!
• Won first place at the St. James Middle SChool Debate Tournament!
• Won third place at the Kansas City Invention Convention!
• Two JPII students were recognized with archdiocesan-w ide Virtue awards!
• Recognized twice as a t op-performing school in Membean (vocabulary enrichment) classes world wide!

John Paul II Catholic School  meets the requirements for performance standards, assurances, and policies at exemplify rigorous research and are evidence-based!

You can be confident of our curriculum by the school's accreditation through the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

What can accreditation mean for students?

Students who attend a school accredited by Cognia, can rest assured that the school is committed to raising student performance and held accountable for improving student learning on a continual basis.

Accreditation means that students have:

• Qualified teachers who are continually working to improve their practices and teaching methods
• Access to a rich, diverse, and sound curriculum
• Access to a range of student activities and support services
• Transferability of credits from school to school
• Greater access to federal loans, scholarships, post-secondary education, and military programs that require accreditation

At John Paul II Catholic School, students have access to the latest technology in the classroom and computer lab, enhancing their experience with traditional textbooks and hands-on learning. Classroom teachers incorporate STREAM activities and the Catholic faith into their daily lessons.

John Paul II Catholic School follows the curriculum as outlined by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas which is aligned with Kansas State Department of Education Standards for math, science, language arts, and social studies, often featuring project-based learning. (Read more).

Our Catholic faith, values, and tradition are integrated into the curriculum and assignments for each grade level. 

A Statement from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

"The purpose of Catholic education in the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is to form students spiritually and academically

in order that they may fully develop as human persons. The curriculum is designed to facilitate students' discovery of their God given gifts and talents

by embracing scholarship and academic life that is integrated and inclusive in its desire to spread the Good News. Catholic schools

provide opportunities for students to begin their lifelong journey as disciples of Jesus Christ by teaching about Him,

providing opportunities to witness Him and open their hearts to the spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit so that they serve God

as they journey to the fullness of eternal life.

As human persons created in the image and likeness of God, we are called to join in the intellectual journey

to find the truth, that leads us to God, because God is the absolute truth. "God continues to be present in the

Church as her members contemplate the great things God has done through his Son by the

power of the Holy Spirit for the salvation of all people. (USCCB) Ultimately,

knowing and loving Jesus as a personal friend will lead students to eternal life."