About the School
- We encourage students to seek truth, to work for justice and to become everything they are capable of being.
- St. John Parish operates a unique kindergarten through twelfth grade Catholic educational program under the direction of the Principal.
- St. John Catholic School is part of the Catholic School System of the Diocese of Dallas.
- The Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED), approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), accredits our school.
- We are committed to serving our students' needs for spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, moral and emotional growth while accommodating diverse learning styles.
- Through instruction and the modeling of Christian values our teachers provide an atmosphere of academic freedom that encourages the search for truth in a safe and non-threatening environment.
- We consider ourselves an integral part of our parish's mission to reach out to the greater community, instilling God's Word and bring all people to Christ.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 42%
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- We encourage students to seek truth, to work for justice and to become everything they are capable of being. St. John Parish operates a unique kindergarten through twelfth grade Catholic educational program under the direction of the Principal. St. John Catholic School is part of the Catholic School System of the Diocese of Dallas. The Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED), approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), accredits our school. We are committed to serving our students' needs for spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, moral and emotional growth while accommodating diverse learning styles. Through instruction and the modeling of Christian values our teachers provide an atmosphere of academic freedom that encourages the search for truth in a safe and non-threatening environment. We consider ourselves an integral part of our parish's mission to reach out to the greater community, instilling God's Word and bring all people to Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John School?
The application deadline for St. John School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John School is Waxahachie Preparatory Academy (13.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (13.5 miles away)
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Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Catholic
506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1116 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Disciples of Christ
1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
214 Dunn St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-6910
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1116 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 462 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
3251 Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-1177
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students
Christian
100 N Houston School Rd
Lancaster, TX 75146
(972) 275-1539
Distance: 21.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1221 E. Parkerville Road
Desoto, TX 75115
(972) 230-1838
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Catholic
506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1116 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Disciples of Christ
1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
Distance: 14.7 mi
Gr: K-4 | 25 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
425 W. 6th Street
Ferris, TX 75125
(972) 544-8388
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Catholic
506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Disciples of Christ
1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
214 Dunn St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-6910
Distance: 17.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Christian
3116 W State Highway 22
Corsicana, TX 75110
(903) 641-0900
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Ennis, TX 75119
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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