St. John's Academy
We are 33% non-catholic, which shows we do accept people of all denominations and backgrounds.
Our computer lab has 25 PC's all wired. All classrooms have 3 desktops and each teacher has a laptop.
We grade and report electronically as well as keep track of lunch the same way.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,100
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1890
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 13%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
23 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
NonParish are slightly more than Parish. Graduated scale for families of 2 or more.
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Student Council, Yearbook
Source: Verified school update
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John's Academy is Anne Carlsen Center (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Saviors Lutheran E (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Victory Christian School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Our Saviors Lutheran E
(Other Lutheran)
Grades: 3-8 | 7 students 0.2 miles 402 5th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
0.2
3-8
7
Victory Christian School
(Other Lutheran)
Grades: PK-5 | 46 students 0.7 miles 510 9th Ave Sw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
0.7
PK-5
46
Hillcrest Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 1-8 | 21 students 0.9 miles 116 15th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
0.9
1-8
21
Anne Carlsen Center![Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus]( "Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus")
Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 55 students 1.7 miles 701 3rd St Nw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 952-5196
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 952-5196
1.7
PK-12
55
St. Catherine Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-6 | 47 students 33.4 miles 540 3rd Ave Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 284-5145
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 284-5145
33.4
K-6
47
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