St. John's School was a tuition free school for 100 years.
Father John Pichler founded and built the first parochial school in 1876.
In 1883, he completed a two-and-a-half story school and Miss Mary Cass was the first teacher.
The first school was a sawed chalk-stone school on the site of the first frame church.
That same year, three sisters from the Benedictine Order from Atchison came to teach classes in the new building.
In 1883, the enrollment was up to 100 and continued to increase each year. That is how our school came to be today.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked KS School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1883
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating the Whole Child: Mind, Body and Spirit.
- St. John's School was a tuition free school for 100 years. Father John Pichler founded and built the first parochial school in 1876. In 1883, he completed a two-and-a-half story school and Miss Mary Cass was the first teacher. The first school was a sawed chalk-stone school on the site of the first frame church. That same year, three sisters from the Benedictine Order from Atchison came to teach classes in the new building. In 1883, the enrollment was up to 100 and continued to increase each year. That is how our school came to be today.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. John's School?
The acceptance rate of St. John's School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
What is St. John's School's ranking?
St. John's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's School?
The application deadline for St. John's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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