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

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About the School

Mission Statement: Our school empowers children in grades K4-8 by valuing learning, diversity and inclusion.
We promote the physical, emotional, social, academic, and spiritual development of each student through Catholic Christian values and cross-curricular instruction through STREAM education.Our school empowers children in grades K4-8 by valuing learning, diversity and inclusion.
We promote the physical, emotional, social, academic, and spiritual development of each student through Catholic Christian values and cross-curricular instruction through STREAM education.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 66 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Catholic School
Pre-K	10
Kind	7
1	7
2	7
3	8
4	4
5	9
6	3
7	7
8	4

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1949

Colors

blue, gold, white

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants/collared blue polo SJCS Logo Shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rates vary by status as Catholic and number of children enrolled. Tuition assistance is available.

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Admissions Director

Karen Durand

Admissions Associate

Jeannette Dangerfield

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Golf

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Knight School Chess ClubLEGO Robotics Team

Walking Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Saintly Singers Choir

School Notes

School Motto: Welcome, Worship, Wonder
School Mascot: St. John

STEM Certified through Cognia
Purple Star School
Cognia Accredited
Green Steps Certified

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. John Catholic School cost?

St. John Catholic School's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.

What sports does St. John Catholic School offer?

St. John Catholic School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Golf.

What is St. John Catholic School's ranking?

St. John Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Oldest founding date.

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

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

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The average private school tuition in Charleston County, SC is $18,224 for elementary schools and $21,621 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Charleston County, SC is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).