St. John's Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. John's Academy is a Catholic co–ed private school in Hillsdale, NJ, serving grades PK through 8 in a suburban community.
Founded in 1955, the school enrolls 263 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average class size of 20.
The faculty includes 90% of teachers with advanced degrees, supporting academic programs across elementary and middle school levels.
Annual tuition is $6,700 with 5% of udents receiving an average financial aid grant of $1,000.
John's Academy was awarded the Blue Ribbon in 2011 and maintains a formal dress code for udents.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 263 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,700
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey 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's Academy
Pre-K	56
Kind	28
1	18
2	17
3	26
4	18
5	23
6	20
7	27
8	30

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

mild learning differences

Year Founded

1955

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011

School Motto

Faith, Academics, Service: Our Formula for 65 Years

Student Body

Total Students

263 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,700

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Tuition Notes

see website for exact information regarding tuition

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Admissions Director

Ms. Suzanne Socha

Admissions Associate

Mrs. Penny Jackson

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Enrichment ProgramNational Junior Honor Society (NJHS)

Student Council (Middle School)

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Band ProgramChorus

School Notes

St. John's Academy is a Catholic school dedicated to the mission of educating students both academically and spiritually, in an environment focused on God's teachings. The St. John's community reflects the desire to create an environment that allows our students to grow into mature and fulfilled people who are responsible, who are faith-filled and who are empowered to improve the quality of their own and others futures. At St. John's we share a common concern for the intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical and emotional growth of each child. Our Catholic school provides the setting for developing and strengthening a Christian Community of Faith, while still providing an ecumenical atmosphere for education. The faculty and staff endeavors not only to educate academically but spiritually as well. As we embark upon a new millennium our students will be faced with many unique challenges. The faculty and staff will provide these students with moral guidelines and attempt to guide their students to acquire knowledge and skills, learn concepts, observe healthy relationships, draw logical conclusions and make judgments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John's Academy cost?

St. John's Academy's tuition is approximately $6,700 for private students.

What sports does St. John's Academy offer?

St. John's Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. John's Academy's ranking?

St. John's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. John's Academy?

The application deadline for St. John's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (7 reviews)

5 7/20/2021

Love the school, love the parish! 2 of my children graduated SJA and my youngest child is still there. The school is better for the recent staff changes. I loved the teachers that retired- but it was time for new faces. There is a renewed sense of a faith-based school since the pastor and principal work so well together. It is so refreshing. SJA did a great job in the toughest year and we can't wait to get back in September. Truly, a great school and community all around.

- Posted by Parent - SJMom

5 4/1/2021

SJA has really impressed me- we look too many years as we have 2 children in the primary grades. The academics are far more rigorous than our past Catholic school, the principal and the teachers are kind and talented, and the facilities are excellent. The entire school and Parish is growing in the right direction. So happy we switched!

- Posted by Parent - CatholicMom

5 4/6/2019

SJA gives students a VERY solid academic foundation while teaching the whole child- nurturing each student along the way. Graduates are very successful and capable of handling advanced course loads in high school.

- Posted by Parent - SP

5 3/14/2019

Great school! I can`t be happier with the experience.

- Posted by Parent - SJA parent

5 3/2/2019

I went to school at Saint John`s and 3 of my 4 children graduated from SjA with my fourth in 6th grade. My children have gone on to strong high schools and colleges and are succeeding with the foundation SJA has helped form not only In Strong academic standards , but a caring community that promotes Christ like values and service .

- Posted by Parent - 45 years tie and counting

5 2/23/2019

SJA is a wonderful school that offers a great education, enriching after school programs, caring teachers and most of all a feeling that you are part of a family.

- Posted by Parent - JJ

5 2/23/2019

My son is in kindergarten at St. John's and he loves it! He's so happy and has learned so much, academically and beyond. The teachers and staff are so warm and welcoming. Everyone knows everyone. It's such a lovely, tight knit community of families.

- Posted by Parent - Lizzie

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Bergen County, NJ is $16,008 for elementary schools and $20,906 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bergen County, NJ is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).