St. John Catholic School
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(785) 843-9511
St. John School was the first Catholic elementary school in the city of Lawrence.
The school opened on September 6, 1956 as a parish school for children attending St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
St. John Catholic School serves a very diverse Preschool-8th grade population in Lawrence, KS.
Children attending St. John will have the opportunity to learn the standard subjects and additionally receive an excellent education in Art, Music, Foreign Languages, and Technology beginning in preschool.
The school is a 501 not for profit organization for the benefit of children attending St. John School.
Offering a Catholic education for grades preschool-8th, the school opened under the leadership of Sister Owen Marie Falk, Principal, Sister of Charity of Leavenworth and is now headed by Mrs. Pat Newton.
St. John School is accredited through the North Central Association and the State of Kansas. All teachers and administration are state certified teachers.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 356 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,400
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. John Catholic School places among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1956 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 356 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 24% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (St. John shirt, polo shirt, pants, shorts, skirts ) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,400 |
| Admissions Director | Samantha Romero |
| Endowment Size | $1 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
School Notes
- St. John School provides a strong academic environment, multiple opportunities for student involvement, strong spiritual and moral development, various leadership experiences, and a strong and supportive community.
- St. John School leads the way in academics, and we are proud to be a learning institution based on Gospel principles as handed down by our Catholic tradition. We are committed to the total education of each child and recognize that individual learning styles are important to the success of each student.
- Through the use of remediation, enrichment, and the utilization of technology, St. John School leads the way in teaching methods and gives each student a supportive learning environment. The curriculum meets the requirements of the State of Kansas and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
- "All are welcome" is not just a phrase that we say; it is something that we live by each and every day. YOU are welcome at St. John School, and we can`t wait for you to join our family!"
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