Originally opened in 1955 as St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School, but closed in 1971.  Reopened in 2002 and changed name in 2005 to Pope John Paul II Catholic School. 
Currently 92 students in PreK-3 through 6th grade.

Enrollment has tripled since opening in 2002

•         Quality, affordable education for Catholics and non-Catholics

•         Capital campaign underway to raise $4.3 Million for new school

•         Ground breaking for new school took place on February 18, 2007

•         $2 Million have been raised with private funds

•         Affordable tuition with discounts for siblings:

            Parish Mbr.    Child     Non-Catholic

            $3,600              1st       $3,900

            $3,060              2nd     $3,315

            $2,520              3rd      $2,730

•         Follows NC State Approved Curriculum.  View at:     www.dioceseofraleigh.org/where/schools/curriculum.aspx

•         School website: www.st-anthony-of-padua.org

•       School texts are: 

          Math:  Saxon Math

          Science:  Scott Foresman

          Language Arts & Social Studies:  McMillian, McGraw Hill

          Religion:  Faith & Life Series

•     Additional curriculum includes:

          Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education

•       After school programs are:  Drama (annual dinner theater),

                  Hockey, Crusaders Club (community service)

•         Low turnover/drop out ratio of less than 5%

•         Iowa Test Scores average 2 grades above current grade

•         Contact us at: capcampaign06@yahoo.com