St. John The Beloved Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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The mission of St. John Academy in McLean, Virginia is to answer the call of the Church to support parents in the education of their children.
St. John Academy teaches the faith as it is found in Sacred Scripture as well as in the tradition and teachings of the Catholic Church and provides the necessary academic instruction to teach the skills that illuminate and enrich the students' knowledge.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 254 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. John The Beloved Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. John The Beloved Academy
Pre-K	35
Kind	28
1	34
2	20
3	24
4	24
5	31
6	21
7	16
8	21

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Pre-K is the largest grade at St. John The Beloved Academy, with 35 students.

Year Founded

1954

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008

School Motto

'Fides, Scientia, et Gaudium.'

Student Body

Total Students

254 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The mission of St. John Academy in McLean, Virginia is to answer the call of the Church to support parents in the education of their children. St. John Academy teaches the faith as it is found in Sacred Scripture as well as in the tradition and teachings of the Catholic Church and provides the necessary academic instruction to teach the skills that illuminate and enrich the students' knowledge.

Source: Verified school update

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St. John The Beloved Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for St. John The Beloved Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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