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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 121 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,625
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John Berchmans School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Berchmans School
Kind	12
1	11
2	7
3	6
4	7
5	29
6	15
7	12
8	22

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Year Founded

1949

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

121 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 42%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

34%

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,625

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Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

BandNational Junior Honor Society

Spanish ClubStudent Council

School Notes

St. John Berchmans Catholic School enables the student to reach full awareness of their God given talents by building self-confidence, moral, civic and spiritual values in a safe, secure positive learning environment.
St. John Berchmans School believes in a holistic education that enables all students to discover themselves, their strengths, and weakness.
Through methods of role modeling, teachers strive to build student's self-esteem, self-determination, self-discipline, and responsibility in an atmosphere of optimism and love.
St. John Berchmans School maintains a balanced curriculum including Religion, English, Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Physical Education, Computer Technology and Character Education.
St. John Berchmans School follows the Archdiocesan Curriculum approved by Texas Catholic Conference Education Department Accreditation Program (TCCED).
Class schedules are planned according to the time allotments specified by TCCED.

St. John Berchmans Catholic School enables the student to reach full awareness of their God given talents by building self-confidence, moral, civic and spiritual values in a safe, secure positive learning environment.
St. John Berchmans School believes in a holistic education that enables all students to discover themselves, their strengths, and weakness.
Through methods of role modeling, teachers strive to build student's self-esteem, self-determination, self-discipline, and responsibility in an atmosphere of optimism and love.
St. John Berchmans School maintains a balanced curriculum including Religion, English, Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health, Physical Education, Computer Technology and Character Education.
St. John Berchmans School follows the Archdiocesan Curriculum approved by Texas Catholic Conference Education Department Accreditation Program (TCCED).
Class schedules are planned according to the time allotments specified by TCCED.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mercedes Cardenas Sandhu - 2003 Alum, recognized for welcoming identical quadruplet girls. -
- Irma Garza - 2007 Alum, placed in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon. -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John Berchmans School cost?

St. John Berchmans School's tuition is approximately $5,625 for private students.

What schools are St. John Berchmans School often compared to?

St. John Berchmans School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Martin Hall by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from St. John Berchmans School?

St. John Berchmans School famous alumni include: Mercedes Cardenas Sandhu - 2003 Alum, recognized for welcoming identical quadruplet girls. and Irma Garza - 2007 Alum, placed in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon..

What sports does St. John Berchmans School offer?

St. John Berchmans School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

What is St. John Berchmans School's ranking?

St. John Berchmans School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John Berchmans School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. John Berchmans School located?

St. John Berchmans School is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 2 other private schools located in Edgewood.

School Calendar

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Date

Spring Break

March 08, 2027 (Monday)

8th Grade Last Day of School

May 25, 2027 (Tuesday)

Last Day of School - Early Dismissal (No Afterschool Care)

June 02, 2027 (Wednesday)

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The average private school tuition in San Antonio, TX is $11,935 for elementary schools and $12,791 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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