St. John's is a Catholic parish K-8 school serving our families and those from the neighboring areas and surrounding communities of San Lorenzo.
Our dedicated faculty and staff, in partnership with our parents, offer our students a quality academic foundation.
As we teach for skilll development, intellectual enrichment, and academic and physical excellence, we challenge and prepare our children for future growth in today's society.
We create a Catholic atmosphere in which the values, traditions, and ideals are fundamental to our academic vision for cultivating faith formation, personal integrity, and lifelong learning.
St. John School provides quality education in a caring, Catholic environment.
The teachers, staff, and students endeavor to model the example of Jesus Christ throughout their daily lives, in the classroom, and in weekly worship together.
We foster enthusiasm for life-long learning. We support and encourage parents, as the first and foremost educators of their children, to strengthen the intellectual, spiritual, social, physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of each child.
We celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and believe that our respect for each individual will strengthen self-esteem, and regard for others.
It is in this atmosphere that our students and families can learn to bring about dynamic change in the areas of human dignity, freedom, peace, and social justice.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Shamrocks
- St. John's is a Catholic parish K-8 school serving our families and those from the neighboring areas and surrounding communities of San Lorenzo.
- Our dedicated faculty and staff, in partnership with our parents, offer our students a quality academic foundation.
- As we teach for skilll development, intellectual enrichment, and academic and physical excellence, we challenge and prepare our children for future growth in today's society.
- We create a Catholic atmosphere in which the values, traditions, and ideals are fundamental to our academic vision for cultivating faith formation, personal integrity, and lifelong learning.
- St. John School provides quality education in a caring, Catholic environment.
- The teachers, staff, and students endeavor to model the example of Jesus Christ throughout their daily lives, in the classroom, and in weekly worship together.
- We foster enthusiasm for life-long learning.
- We support and encourage parents, as the first and foremost educators of their children, to strengthen the intellectual, spiritual, social, physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of each child.
- We celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and believe that our respect for each individual will strengthen self-esteem, and regard for others.
- It is in this atmosphere that our students and families can learn to bring about dynamic change in the areas of human dignity, freedom, peace, and social justice.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. John Catholic School's ranking?
St. John Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California 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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17200 Via Magdalena
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 861-4192
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 861-4192
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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