St. John Bosco Catholic (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

View full size Get directions

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 404 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,502
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John Bosco Catholic ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Catholic Education Association
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Bosco Catholic
Nursery	27
Pre-K	51
Kind	37
1	41
2	48
3	41
4	28
5	39
6	40
7	18
8	34

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Resource specialist available.

Year Founded

2001

School Calendar

View School Calendar

Campus Size

9 acres

Student Body

Total Students

404 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform Polo and Navy or Plaid

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,502

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Active Catholic Rate. Non-Catholic also considered, but pay a slightly higher rate. Also discount for multiple children. Full fee schedule can be found at sjbosco.org/admissions/tuition-and-fees.

% on Financial Aid

45%

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryE-sports

Flag FootballSoccer

SoftballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Art ClubAV Club

Battle of the BooksBricks 4 Kidz

Bulldog AmbassadorsChess

Math LeagueNational Junior Honor Society

Robotics ClubScouting

Spelling BeeStudent Council

Yearbook

School Notes

St John Bosco Catholic School believes that all children, by their God-given nature, can learn.
All learners, users and creators of knowledge are engaged in a dynamic process of discovering who they are in relationship to God, the human family, and nature.
We believe that our community, which includes students, educators, parents, parish members, and clergy, consists of leaders working together as one in God to inspire all to reach their potential. Furthermore, our community assists in the lifelong development of the whole person, including spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and social growth and physical well being.
We believe that schools provide professional and caring educators who, as positive role models, teach traditions and build character.
They inspire students to learn and support parents as the primary educators of their children.

School Motto: Guided by Jesus Christ, we are a caring community dedicated to academic excellence, serving others and developing the whole child within the traditions of our Catholic faith.
School Mascot: Rosco

St John Bosco Catholic School believes that all children, by their God-given nature, can learn. All learners, users and creators of knowledge, are engaged in a dynamic process of discovering who they are in relationship to God, the human family, and nature. We believe that our community, which includes students, educators, parents, parish members, and clergy, consists of leaders working together as one in God to inspire all to reach their potential. Furthermore, our community assists in the lifelong development of the whole person, including spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and social growth and physical well being. We believe that schools provide professional and caring educators who, as positive role models, teach traditions and build character. They inspire students to learn and support parents as the primary educators of their children.Visit us on Facebook

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John Bosco Catholic cost?

St. John Bosco Catholic's tuition is approximately $7,502 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John Bosco Catholic?

The acceptance rate of St. John Bosco Catholic is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does St. John Bosco Catholic offer?

St. John Bosco Catholic offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, E-sports, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is St. John Bosco Catholic's ranking?

St. John Bosco Catholic ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for St. John Bosco Catholic?

The application deadline for St. John Bosco Catholic is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. John Bosco Catholic located?

St. John Bosco Catholic is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 4 other private schools located in Ahwatukee Foothills Village.

School Reviews

Endorse St. John Bosco Catholic. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 01, 2026

How Much Homework Is Too Much?

Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.

September 01, 2026

Learning Support Without a Formal Program

Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.

September 01, 2026

Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor

Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Phoenix, AZ is $13,303 for elementary schools and $17,037 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Phoenix, AZ is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).