St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Christian School is a state-approved private Christian school serving grades K-7 in the Yakima Valley. Our mission is to provide an academically strong education in a nurturing Christian environment.
We have served families in Yakima since 2002, and our students consistently show proficiency and mastery of state and national standards, as measured by the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and Smarter Balanced assessments.
We would love to invite prospective families to tour our school, observe a class, or talk with our director! Please contact us at 509-452-0177 or admin@stjohnkronstadt.org.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked WA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,220
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Girls wear khaki or black skirts with blue or burgundy collared shirts. Boys wear khaki or black pants with blue or burgundy collared shirts.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Jennifer Maher
School Notes
- St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Christian School is a state-approved private Christian school serving grades K-7 in the Yakima Valley. Our mission is to provide an academically strong education in a nurturing Christian environment. We have served families in Yakima since 2002, and our students consistently show proficiency and mastery of state and national standards, as measured by the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and Smarter Balanced assessments.We would love to invite prospective families to tour our school, observe a class, or talk with our director! Please contact us at 509-452-0177 or admin@stjohnkronstadt.org.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School cost?
St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School's tuition is approximately $5,220 for private students.
What is St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School's ranking?
St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School?
The application deadline for St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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