Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,995
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. John The Evangelist School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,995
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. John The Evangelist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language-based, mild learning differences
Year Founded
1950
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013
Student Body
Total Students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Sibling grants available
% on Financial Aid
50%
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Associate
Melissa Sloan
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Boy ScoutsBrownies
Cub ScoutsGirl Scouts
Girls on the RunMath Club
Science ClubStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Horizons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CYO Sports
School Notes
- St. John the Evangelist School is a welcoming, caring community. The sense of community and the importance of serving others identify who we are.
- Beginning in preschool, the faculty and staff consciously teach our students the importance of imitating Christ by serving others as He did.
- Our school community reaches out to others in many ways to make them feel welcome.
- Our service-learning projects are central to this teaching process and help develop and maintain a culture of respect for all life.
- When asked what makes our school special, the immediate response is "the great community spirit of St. John the Evangelist School."
- Our school is inclusive.
- Our Resource Department helps children with learning challenges.
- St. John the Evangelist School is a welcoming, caring community. The sense of community and the importance of serving others identify who we are. Beginning in preschool, the faculty and staff consciously teach our students the importance of imitating Christ by serving others as He did. Our school community reaches out to others in many ways to make them feel welcome. Our service-learning projects are central to this teaching process and help develop and maintain a culture of respect for all life. When asked what makes our school special, the immediate response is "the great community spirit of St. John the Evangelist School."
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John The Evangelist School cost?
St. John The Evangelist School's tuition is approximately $7,995 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John The Evangelist School?
The acceptance rate of St. John The Evangelist School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does St. John The Evangelist School offer?
St. John The Evangelist School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Track and Field.
What is St. John The Evangelist School's ranking?
St. John The Evangelist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Oldest founding date.
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).
In what neighborhood is St. John The Evangelist School located?
St. John The Evangelist School is located in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. There are 1 other private schools located in Forest Glen.
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