St. John The Evangelist Catholic School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 239 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,000
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John The Evangelist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
Pre-K	30
Kind	25
1	18
2	18
3	24
4	20
5	20
6	28
7	27
8	17
Ungraded	12

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Year Founded

1874

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Student Body

Total Students

239 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,000

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Tuition Notes

It is the policy of St. John's not to deny a Catholic education to families who want to send their children to the school and cannot afford the full tuition. Tuition assistance is granted solely on the basis of need. (funds are limited)

Admissions Director

Sr. Isabel Garza, F.M.A.

Admissions Associate

Jeanne Blake

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

FootballTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Chess ClubChoir

CYSL SportsGulf Coast Arts Festival Participation

Liturgy ClubPoetry Contests

Reading CountsScouting

Sierra Club Essay ContestSpelling Contests

Student CouncilWalking/Running Club

School Notes

St. John the Evangelist School exists to help foster the traditions of Catholic education, create a Christ-centered community, and nurtures the Christian values of mercy and compassion.
"Reaching the Challenges through Catholic Education".

School Motto: St. John the Evangelist Catholic School pursues spiritual and academic excellence in a Catholic, Eucharistic community of virtue and joy.
School Mascot: Panthers

Located just outside Pensacola Naval Air Station-Home of the Blue Angels!
Before and After school care is available for a fee.
Band I is now offered during the school day.
Liturgy Club
CYSL sports
Walk/Run Club
ITBS testing
New SuccessMaker program to enhance educational learning at childs own pace in reading and Math.
Accelered Reader Program.
Grant Brochure available in both English and Espanol.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John The Evangelist Catholic School cost?

St. John The Evangelist Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.

What schools are St. John The Evangelist Catholic School often compared to?

St. John The Evangelist Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Sacred Heart Cathedral School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. John The Evangelist Catholic School offer?

St. John The Evangelist Catholic School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School's ranking?

St. John The Evangelist Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Least expensive tuition, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John The Evangelist Catholic School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School located?

St. John The Evangelist Catholic School is located in the New Warrington neighborhood of Pensacola, FL.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/9/2022

Since enrolling our children into this school, we have always been helped from day one. We were always greeted at drop-off and carline. The staff is very communicative when it comes to our children's academics and their health, and safety. The parish is always a big help too when it came down to our children's school tuition. Without their grant, it would have cost us more. I am glad this school is always there for us and for other families as well.

- Posted by Parent - Parent/Volunteer

5 12/8/2017

This school treats everyone like family. The staff here is amazing and the whole school has so much energy. Even though this school is small, they never lack spirit.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rose

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The average private school tuition in Pensacola, FL is $6,957 for elementary schools and $8,528 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pensacola, FL is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).