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 Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Shamrocks
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. John Catholic School is International Christian School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is International Bible Baptist Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
International Christian School
(Assembly of God)
Grades: 7-12 | 77 students 0.8 miles 562 Lewelling Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 351-3684
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 351-3684
0.8
7-12
77
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
Grades: K-12 | 16 students 0.8 miles 16053 Ashland Ave
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 278-9386
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 278-9386
0.8
K-12
16
International Bible Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Grades: PK-7 | 15 students 1 miles 15963 Marcella St
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 276-4222
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 276-4222
1
PK-7
15
Grades: K-5 | 84 students 1 miles 17200 Via Magdalena
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 861-4192
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 861-4192
1
K-5
84
Montessori School Of San Leandro
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 102 students 1 miles 16492 Foothill Blvd
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 278-0288
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 278-0288
1
PK-K
102
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