St John The Evangelist School

260 Harrison St, Leonia, NJ, 07605-0760
Tel: (201)944-4361
Grades: K - 9 | 179 students
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic School provides a climate where faith, trust and love for God and others is encouraged, lived and witnessed; to enable children to develop their potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to a just and healthy society and establish structures to work for peace in our world. St. John School embraces cultural diversity in an atmosphere of understanding and respect. St. John the Evangelist School is dedicated to the child totally recognizing each child's share in God's life. This total education must prepare him/her not only for life in the foreseeable future but well into the 21st Century. School years shape children's understanding and values of themselves and their world. The teacher's aim is to stimulate a zest for learning among students, to equip them with decision making and critical thinking skills, to help them develop the abilities to question and reason, and to form a positive attitude toward life with a firm desire to be witnesses to Christ.

School Overview:
St John The Evangelist School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Student Body
Total Students 179 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 71% (NJ School Avg.: 34%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • St. John the Evangelist Catholic School provides a climate where faith, trust and love for God and others is encouraged, lived and witnessed; to enable children to develop their potential and to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to contribute to a just and healthy society and establish structures to work for peace in our world. St. John School embraces cultural diversity in an atmosphere of understanding and respect. St. John the Evangelist School is dedicated to the child totally recognizing each child's share in God's life. This total education must prepare him/her not only for life in the foreseeable future but well into the 21st Century. School years shape children's understanding and values of themselves and their world. The teacher's aim is to stimulate a zest for learning among students, to equip them with decision making and critical thinking skills, to help them develop the abilities to question and reason, and to form a positive attitude toward life with a firm desire to be witnesses to Christ.

Nearby Schools:

St John The Evangelist School
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
Green House Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.6 mi. away
Y C S Fort Lee Education Center
Gr. 7-12 | 1.1 mi. away
New Christian Academy
Gr. K | 1.2 mi. away
Palisades Pre-school & Kng
Gr. PK-K | 1.2 mi. away

View all schools in: Leonia, Bergen County, Zip 07605

School Reviews:

  • Recommended February 14,2013 - St John School provides a positive and safe environment for all students. It is a school in which all teachers are truly dedicated to the spiritual, social, and academic development of their students. Its curriculum is rigorous and engaging. This is an amazing place where children feel welcome and part of a family. St. John school is definetely nourishing a passion for learning in its students.*-Posted by Parent *

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