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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 279 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. John School places among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 279 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 12% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| 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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