St. John Elementary School
- The Church of St. John the Evangelist was established on September 8, 1863 with the Reverend James Morris as the first resident pastor.
- We hope that this site will enhance the communication between home and school as well as provide newcomers an opportunity to explore the educational and spiritual programs St. John the Evangelist School offers.
- St. John the Evangelist School is dedicated to the total development of the individual child within a Catholic faith community.
- A dedicated staff fosters academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community service for all children.
- We focus on the faith formation of each student in order to help them develop fully their gifts and talents.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-9
- Students: 441 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. John Elementary School places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-9 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 441 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 6% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- The Church of St. John the Evangelist was established on September 8, 1863 with the Reverend James Morris as the first resident pastor. We hope that this site will enhance the communication between home and school as well as provide newcomers an opportunity to explore the educational and spiritual programs St. John the Evangelist School offers. St. John the Evangelist School is dedicated to the total development of the individual child within a Catholic faith community. A dedicated staff fosters academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community service for all children. We focus on the faith formation of each student in order to help them develop fully their gifts and talents.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to St. John Elementary School is Lourdes High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Rochester Arts & Sciences Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- RochesterRochester Arts & Sciences AcademySpecial Program EmphasisGrades: PK-5 | 97 students
0.3 miles
400 5th Ave SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 206-4646 0.3 PK-5
97 - Rochester Grades: NS-PK
0.8 miles
402 14th St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5676 0.8 NS-PK
n/a - RochesterSt John The Evangelist/st Pius X School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 380 students
0.9 miles
1205 12th Ave Nw
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 282-5248 0.9 PK-8
380 - RochesterSt Francis Of Assisi Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 413 students
1.1 miles
318 11th Ave Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 288-4816 1.1 PK-8
413 - RochesterPrimrose School Of RochesterAlternative SchoolGrades: PK-K | 100 students
1.6 miles
2600 2nd St Sw
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 424-2660 1.6 PK-K
100
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