Pope John Xxiii School

1120 Washington St, Evanston, IL, 60202-0606
Tel: (847)475-5678
Grades: PK - 8 | 291 students
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Pope John XXIII School's goal is to provide an excellent Catholic education in a small, caring and diverse community.   We are preparing students for global citizenship.  Pope John XXIIi School teaches three languages.   French and Spanish are taught staring in preschool alternating semesters.   Latin is an option starting in sixth grade.  There are honors and advanced classes starting in middle school.

School Overview:
Pope John Xxiii School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1886
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008
Student Body
Total Students 291 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 28% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 60%
Average Class Size 17 students
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,865
Tuition Notes Parishioners of St. Mary\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s or St. Nicholas Churches receive tuition reduction--so their rate is $5646
% on Financial Aid 14%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,000
Acceptance Rate 100%
Admissions Director Rosalie Musiala
Admissions Associate Ann McCarthy
Sports
Total Sports Offered 6 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Dance Football
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 8 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Band Chess club
Girls on the Run Guitar
Piano Spelling bee club
Violin Yoga

School Notes:

  • NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE! 2008 WINNER OF THE NCLB BLUE RIBBON AWARD FOR ACADEMIC SCORES IN THE TOP 10%. WINNER OF THE RED RIBBON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DRUG-FREE EDUCATION, PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTING HELATHY LIFE STYLES

    • Profile last updated: 09/01/2012

Nearby Schools:

Pope John Xxiii School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Faith Christian Academy
Gr. PK-K | 0.6 mi. away
Chiaravalle Montessori School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Evanston KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.9 mi. away
Roycemore School
Gr. PK-12 | 1 mi. away
Howard Area Leadership Academy
Gr. 10-12 | 1.1 mi. away

View all schools in: Evanston, Cook County, Zip 60202

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  • Recommended February 14,2013 - Fantastic environment! Supports a variety of interests and assists the needs of varied learning styles with ease. The school respects the children and the families. The homework is substantive and the projects in school are rich in content.*-Posted by Parent *

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