St. John the Evangelist School, as part of St. John the Evangelist Parish, exists to help our diverse student body and faculty reach their highest potential as Catholics by modeling their lives after our Savior, Jesus Christ; spreading the Gospel message through words and actions; caring for the world and God's people, and continuing the tradition of intellectual excellence in Catholic Education.
We at St. John the Evangelist School, a Catholic Institution in the Archdiocese of Chicago, believe education is a freedom which supports personal values and contributes to a responsible human society.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2014
Student Body
Total Students
211 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Maria Szpila
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
School Notes
- St. John the Evangelist School, as part of St. John the Evangelist Parish, exists to help our diverse student body and faculty reach their highest potential as Catholics by modeling their lives after our Savior, Jesus Christ; spreading the Gospel message through words and actions; caring for the world and God's people, and continuing the tradition of intellectual excellence in Catholic Education. We at St. John the Evangelist School, a Catholic Institution in the Archdiocese of Chicago, believe education is a freedom which supports personal values and contributes to a responsible human society.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. John The Evangelist School offer?
St. John The Evangelist School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
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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