St. Johns Day School
- St. John's Day School provides students with a well-rounded educational curriculum in social studies, science, mathematics, reading, spelling, and so on.
- Teachers attend selected continuing education courses each year to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methods and educational tools.
- In addition, individualized attention in each subject area is afforded every student because of our size and student/teacher ratios.
- St. John's Day School philosophy is the development of each child's self-concept.
- We also believe concerned discipline is essential to the growth of the individual.
- Rooted in a Christian setting, we believe that Christian principles and content materials from Holy Scriptures should be taught in regular chapel programs and activity periods.
- We also believe that the headmaster, teachers, and other personnel should exemplify Christian morals and ethics in their own attitudes and actions.
- The goals of all our activities at St. John's Day School is to develop learning habits and character traits which will enrich personal living and result in responsible citizenship.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 207 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Johns Day School places among the top 20% of private schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | AdvancED |
Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia |
Year Founded | 1950 |
Student Body
Total Students | 207 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 17% State avg.: 16% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- St. John's Day School provides students with a well-rounded educational curriculum in social studies, science, mathematics, reading, spelling, and so on. Teachers attend selected continuing education courses each year to stay up-to-date with the latest teaching methods and educational tools. In addition, individualized attention in each subject area is afforded every student because of our size and student/teacher ratios. St. John's Day School philosophy is the development of each child's self-concept. We also believe concerned discipline is essential to the growth of the individual. Rooted in a Christian setting, we believe that Christian principles and content materials from Holy Scriptures should be taught in regular chapel programs and activity periods. We also believe that the headmaster, teachers, and other personnel should exemplify Christian morals and ethics in their own attitudes and actions. The goals of all our activities at St. John's Day School is to develop learning habits and character traits which will enrich personal living and result in responsible citizenship.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Johns Day School is Laurel Christian School (3.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- HattiesburgLaurel Christian School(Presbyterian)Grades: PK-12 | 414 students
3.5 miles
1200 Hwy 15 North
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
(601) 649-3999 3.5 PK-12
414 - HeidelbergHeidelberg Academy(Christian)Grades: PK-12 | 162 students
15.8 miles
1312 Academy Drive
Heidelberg, MS 39439
(601) 787-4589 15.8 PK-12
162 - Bay Springs Grades: PK-12 | 300 students
22 miles
17 Hwy 531
Bay Springs, MS 39422
(601) 764-2157 22 PK-12
300 - SeminarySeminary Baptist Church KindergartenDaycare / Preschool (Baptist)Grades: PK-K | 95 students
22.6 miles
220 W Main Street
Seminary, MS 39479
(601) 722-4120 22.6 PK-K
95 - CollinsSalem Christian School(Christian)Grades: K-9 | 44 students
22.8 miles
Po Box 925
Collins, MS 39428
(601) 765-6230 22.8 K-9
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