St. John The Evangelist School
- We are the SJE family with Jesus in the center of all we do. He guides us in leadership, scholarship and joyful service to others. Grounded in the Catholic faith, St. John the Evangelist School nurtures the God-given potential of each student, providing a rigorous academic and spiritual foundation forming courageous and compassionate leaders. Stop by for a visit and see what makes us a 3-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 318 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,085
- Average class size: 29 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 13 / rolling
Top Placements
St. John The Evangelist School places among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) AdvancED |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Year Founded | 1954 |
Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1994, 2010, 2017 |
Student Body
Total Students | 318 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 65% State avg.: 22% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 83% |
Average Class Size | 29 students |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | Feb. 13 / rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,085 |
Tuition Notes | Catholic tuition- $8085 Non-Catholic- $9603 Financial aid available for Catholic students. Goiuzeta Scholarship aid available for Hispanic/Latino students. GRACE Scholarships available for Pre-K and Kindergarten students as well as those who have atte |
Admissions Director | Mrs. Ashley Ward |
Admissions Associate | Mrs. Monica Woodson |
Sports
Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 12 extracurriculars |
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Jr. National Honor Society, Robotics, Science Olympiad Team, Student Council, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Clay Class, Drama Program Recreational Athletic Programs: Dance, Gymnastics Club, Karate |
School Notes
- How to Apply: We will begin accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year on October 8th. Applying is easy using our Online Application. We encourage families to apply online as it simplifies submission and provides parents a tool for tracking online the status of their admission after their application has been submitted. A non-refundable fee of $150 must be submitted with each application. Paper applications are also available in the school office. Applicants who meet the academic and behavioral criteria are considered for acceptance by the Admissions Committee. Decision letters will be mailed on April 3rd to families whose completed applications are received by February 13th. Applications received after February 13th will be considered on a rolling basis as space allows.
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