At St. John's Catholic School, we provide a rich and broad educational program to assist families in their important role in educating their children.
It is our goal to support families in faith education and to nurture the development of children to their full potential in an atmosphere of Christian love, care, and responsibility.
We value the support of parents, alumni and the community in a wide variety of ways and offer in return our skills and commitment as Catholic educators.
We believe that children are not only gifted with intelligence, but that they have also received from God the great gift of free will, the awesome gifts that makes it possible for them to choose what their lives will be...on them depends the future of the race; they are the hope of their families, the hope of the civil and Christian society, the nation perpetrating itself. They are, indeed, heaven foreseeing its elect.".
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked ME School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,650
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1837
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$4650 for Kindergarden through grade 8
Pre-K 5 day $4750
Needs based financial assistance available
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ChorusDrama Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Floor Hockey
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John's Catholic School cost?
St. John's Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,650 for private students.
What sports does St. John's Catholic School offer?
St. John's Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Softball.
What is St. John's Catholic School's ranking?
St. John's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. John's Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to St. John's Catholic School is Compass Point Academy (5.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pathways Merry Meeting Center (7.8 miles away)
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Compass Point Academy
(Pentecostal)
412 State Rd
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
8.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Compass Point Academy
(Pentecostal)
412 State Rd
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
8.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Compass Point Academy
(Pentecostal)
412 State Rd
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
8.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Compass Point Academy
(Pentecostal)
412 State Rd
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
7.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pathways Merry Meeting Center
Special Education School
2 Davenport Cir Ste 20
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
8.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Compass Point Academy
(Pentecostal)
412 State Rd
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
616 High Street
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-5584
7.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pathways Merry Meeting Center
Special Education School
2 Davenport Cir Ste 20
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
8.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Compass Point Academy
(Pentecostal)
412 State Rd
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 443-1300
5.1 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
Pathways Merry Meeting Center
Special Education School
2 Davenport Cir Ste 20
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
555 Lisbon Rd
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
Lisbon Falls, ME 04252
(207) 353-8518
8.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 54 students
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pathways Merry Meeting Center
Special Education School
2 Davenport Cir Ste 20
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
Bath, ME 04530
(207) 798-3541
7.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Pine Tree Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
67 Pownal Rd
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-4747
8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students
99 South Freeport Road
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
South Freeport, ME 04078
(207) 865-3308
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
57 Desert Road
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
Freeport, ME 04032
(207) 865-3900
9.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
26 Gartley St
Lisbon, ME 04250
(207) 353-2268
Lisbon, ME 04250
(207) 353-2268
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
120 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-5629
9576.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 807 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
180 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-7375
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 773-7375
9576.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 South Kelsey Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-3214
9576.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
9577 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frank I Brown Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Highland Ave
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 799-5196
9577.1 miles
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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