St. John-evangelist School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. John the Evangelist School was started by the Sisters of Mercy of Tralee, Ireland in 1961.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, a coeducational TK – 8 school, is an educational ministry of St. John the Evangelist Parish.
We are committed to providing a quality Catholic education to the children of our parish and surrounding community.
We offer a challenging core curriculum designed to encourage our students to reach their fullest spiritual, academic, artistic, and physical potential.
Enriched by the St. John the Evangelist community of parents, staff, and parish, the school prepares all students to live the Catholic faith, and cultivates within each child a Christian response to God and to others.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 300 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John-evangelist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John-evangelist School
Pre-K	31
Kind	43
1	29
2	24
3	28
4	21
5	34
6	20
7	33
8	37

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Year Founded

1961

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School Motto

Excellence for All

Student Body

Total Students

300 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

14 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Sacramento County, CA is $9,021 for elementary schools and $11,972 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sacramento County, CA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).