St. John The Evangelist School
Extending the mission of Jesus, St. John the Evangelist School provides a Catholic Education for children in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight in the Greater Watertown Area.
The School maintains a spiritual atmosphere conducive to learning and academic excellence enabling our students to become moral and responsible citizens.
Since late 1907, St. John School has provided Catholic education; that special vision of life and learning in relation to our Faith.
Served by the School Sisters of Notre Dame and dedicated Lay personnel, we have provided Watertown area residents with a viable educational alternative.
Our goal is to provide our students with a sense of community so they will grow into caring, concerned members of society.
We value our students for their own worth and develop their potential to enrich their own and other's lives.
We maintain a nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning and academic excellence, enhancing each student's self-concept, self discipline and maturity.The school provides educational service for grades Pre K-8th.
Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Grade are located at "The Little School" which is located in the Convent Building next to Saint John the Evangelist Church.
School for Grades 2-8 are located at "The Big School" on Main Street in Watertown.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Extending the mission of Jesus, St. John the Evangelist School provides a Catholic Education for children in Grades Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Eight in the Greater Watertown Area. The School maintains a spiritual atmosphere conducive to learning and academic excellence enabling our students to become moral and responsible citizens. Since late 1907, St. John School has provided Catholic education; that special vision of life and learning in relation to our Faith. Served by the School Sisters of Notre Dame and dedicated Lay personnel, we have provided Watertown area residents with a viable educational alternative. Our goal is to provide our students with a sense of community so they will grow into caring, concerned members of society. We value our students for their own worth and develop their potential to enrich their own and other's lives. We maintain a nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning and academic excellence, enhancing each student's self-concept, self discipline and maturity.The school provides educational service for grades Pre K-8th. Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Grade are located at "The Little School" which is located in the Convent Building next to Saint John the Evangelist Church. School for Grades 2-8 are located at "The Big School" on Main Street in Watertown.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John The Evangelist School?
The application deadline for St. John The Evangelist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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