St John School

120 N 79th Street, Seattle, WA, 98103-0981
Tel: (206)783-0337
Grades: PK - 8 | 541 students
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St. John School is committed to providing challenging, comprehensive, and relevant learning opportunities grounded in an outcome-based curriculum permeated by a Catholic world view.

School Overview:
St John School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported reading and math related differences
Year Founded 1923
Student Body
Total Students 541 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 23% (WA School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 22:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 25 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform for grades K-8. See web page for details.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,751
Tuition Notes Tuition rate listed is for parish families. Out of parish families pay $7,987
% on Financial Aid 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,000
Acceptance Rate 60%
Admissions Director Michele C. Thornquist
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Soccer
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Band Chess Club
Children's Choir Journalism Club
Math Club Middle School Drama Club
Schola Choir Science Club
Speech Team Technology Club

School Notes:

    • Our students are immersed in an environment fostering a life-long love of learning through excellent religious, academic, and co-curricular activities.
    • Montessori preschool available for 3 to 5 year olds.
    • Year round extended care available for 3 years old through grade five.
    • Physical education, music, library, art, and Spanish for all grades.
    • After school study program for grades 6-8.
    • Full time reading and math specialists for  grades K-8.
    • Accelerated math option for middle school
    • Families of all faiths are welcome

    Profile last updated: 05/07/2013

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Nearby Schools:

St John School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Montessori Garden
Gr. PK-K | 0.6 mi. away
Bishop Blanchet High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Cinquegranelli Montessori
Gr. PK-2 | 0.9 mi. away
St. Alphonsus Parish School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.4 mi. away
Epic Life Church Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 1.4 mi. away

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