In partnership with parents, St. John Fisher Parish Elementary School is dedicated to teaching the Catholic faith, promoting academic excellence, and producing caring community builders. Our daily emphasis will be: "Go in peace to love and serve the Lord and one another." BELIEVE LEARN CARE.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Yearly Tuition: $11,600
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1962
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,600
Tuition Notes
Discounted rate for parishioners: $7480
Admissions Director
Mrs. Colleen Guenther
Admissions Associate
Allison Hargrove
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
3D Printing Club, Academic Decathlon, Chess Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art At Your Fingertips, Drama Program
3D Printing Club, Academic Decathlon, Chess Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art At Your Fingertips, Drama Program
School Notes
- In partnership with parents, St. John Fisher Parish Elementary School is dedicated to teaching the Catholic faith, promoting academic excellence, and producing caring, contributing, cooperating community builders. Our daily emphasis will be: "Go in peace to love and serve the Lord and one another."
- St. John Fisher School works in partnership with parents to provide a quality Catholic education for its students. We promote academic excellence in our standards based curriculum and assessment, and provide an atmosphere which is conducive to learning, and in which each child feels valued. We believe that each child is a unique creation of God, and are committed to developing each child's gifts by offering support, inspiration, and a variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities. We empower students to strengthen their personal relationship with Christ by modeling the Catholic faith, and integrating Catholic values and traditions throughout the school. We help our students to recognize and adopt strong moral values, and take an active role in their personal development. We prepare our students to be caring, contributing, community builders, prepared to participate both in the spiritual and liturgical life of the parish, and in the communities in which they live.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Fisher School cost?
St. John Fisher School's tuition is approximately $11,600 for private students.
What sports does St. John Fisher School offer?
St. John Fisher School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for St. John Fisher School?
The application deadline for St. John Fisher School is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5 9/2/2022
St. John Fisher School is an amazing community school! We came to this lovely K-8 school two years ago and could not be happier. First, we were impressed by the responsiveness of the staff and the clear focus on academics. While we moved to Palos Verdes for the schools, of which I am an alum, we have been so much happier at SJF. We found that the teachers are truly devoted to their students, and they pay attention to the whole child's development. Teachers go above and beyond responding to parents` concerns. Not only does the school foster intellectual development, but they also have community service requirements as well as service to each other and various athletic programs. And check out those drama productions they are entertaining even if you do not have a child participating! Both of my daughters have been at their happiest at SJF. They both have smaller classes where everyone is a friend. I love coming to volunteer and seeing all of the grades interacting, and all students helping each other out. My oldest has even developed such an affinity for Mass that she goes during the week in the summer. It is a special place.
5 9/2/2022
SJF is a gem of a school that offers a caring and nurturing community. The teachers are genuinely invested in the growth (academic and emotional) of each student. The students are warm and caring - it's a friendly environment for most. The principal has been a driving force at the school for over 20 years. She serves as a strong leader and a respected guide for students and parents alike. Her warmth and care for each student are evident in her accessibility and day-to-day involvement. The small class sizes and challenging academics have been amazing for my children. They both are excited to go to school. In our experience, their peers are warm and families are like-minded in their goal to raise kind individuals. Academic success is celebrated and children are urged to learn and explore. It brings me great joy to see my kids build lifelong bonds and be surrounded by teachers and parents who genuinely adore them.
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