St. John School
Saint John School is located in North Square on the Freedom Trail in Bostons historic North End.
Since 1873, it has touched the lives of generations of children in the heart of a dynamic city.
Originally serving the sons and daughters of newly-arriving immigrants, St. Johns faculty proudly preserves a Catholic tradition of preparing young people for the challenges and opportunities in a world of constant change.
Reaching beyond the border of a storied neighborhood, Saint John School serves students from all backgrounds and from all parts of Boston and beyond.
The school cherishes the diversity of its student body and takes full advantage of the cultural and educational resources of an urban setting.
Quick Stats (2021-22)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 279 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
St. John School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
279 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Saint John School is located in North Square on the Freedom Trail in Bostons historic North End. Since 1873, it has touched the lives of generations of children in the heart of a dynamic city. Originally serving the sons and daughters of newly-arriving immigrants, St. Johns faculty proudly preserves a Catholic tradition of preparing young people for the challenges and opportunities in a world of constant change. Reaching beyond the border of a storied neighborhood, Saint John School serves students from all backgrounds and from all parts of Boston and beyond. The school cherishes the diversity of its student body and takes full advantage of the cultural and educational resources of an urban setting.
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The nearest preschool is Mercantile KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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