St John's Episcopal School

30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 92688-0926
Tel: (949)858-5144
Grades: NS - 8 | 649 students
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St. John's Episcopal School is committed to the development of every child's full God-given potential. This development is affirmed and encouraged through our nurturing Christian environment. We seek to promote and encourage intellectual, social, moral, spiritual, and physical development in every student. Our intent is to instill in each child the values of integrity, responsibility, tolerance, and respect. We are dedicated to helping others through community outreach and individual service. We strive to maintain a Christian school community that promotes peace, responsibility, and love. We provide a joyful and enriching environment in which each child can develop lifelong skills and a love of learning.

School Overview:
St John's Episcopal School
School Membership(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1988
Student Body
Total Students 649 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 13% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 24%
Average Class Size 22 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(School Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes There are graduated-tuition levels according to grade; ECC, Elementary School, or Middle School.
Admissions Director Gwen Croce
Admissions Associate Gaylene MacRae
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Flag Football
Lacrosse Soccer
Track and Field Volleyball

School Notes:

    • Small Class Sizes - St. John's prides itself with providing its students with an educational experience that pays attention to individual needs. This is accomplished with small class sizes and instructional aides in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Class sizes in Grades 6th-8th are reduced in Math and Writing to a ratio of 13:1.
    • Challenging Academics - St. John's curriculum is designed to challenge each student to attain their personal best. Students in Grades 1-8 are ability-grouped for Math. Classes in Spanish, Art, and Information Technology are just a few of the enrichment programs that are blended into the academic programs to encourage total child development. For more information, please download our Curricula Continuum from this website.
    • Diverse Learning Styles - St. John's has two programs that were designed to meet the needs of our students that require additional support or challenges.
    • The START Program, along with our Learning Resource Specialist, addresses the academic needs of students with learning difficulties. The Scholars' Program is designed for students who excel in the area of Language Arts. Students meet with our Gifted Resource Specialist, who works with them to nurture their unique gifts and talents.
    • We Are a Caring Community - The people that work at St. John's understand the importance of providing a nurturing community and creating a place where there is a shared understanding of what it means to do well and to be a good person. The teachers form relationships with their students that carry on for years to come. St. John's Headmaster, Jim Lusby, often reminds us that it is important for our students to "do well and do good".
    • St. John's Alumni Value Their Education - The following quote is from a former St. John's student, Melissa Wohlgemuth, who is currently a student at George Washington University: "St. John's provided me with a secure learning environment which fostered learning in and out of the traditional classroom setting. Much of who I am today is a result of the opportunities which I was given throughout my years as a member of the St. John's community."

    Profile last updated: 11/03/2011

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Montessori at the Park
Gr. PK-1 | 0.4 mi. away
Rncho Santa Margrta KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.5 mi. away
Rsm Montessori School
Gr. K-1 | 0.8 mi. away
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1 mi. away

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