The goal of St. John's Episcopal Day School is to offer, in a Christian environment, a thorough academic program that meets the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of all its sutdents.
Attainment of this goal will produce responsible young people able to live a creative, humane, compassionate, and productive life worthy of a child of God.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked TX School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Johns Episcopal Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1958
Student Body
Total Students
317 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
81%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform - polo shirt, khaki skirt, pants, etc.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- challeging environment
- strong in discipline
- combined with love and security
- low teacher to child ratio
- computer lab
- Physical education, music, art, study skills, test taking skills
- classes 2 year olds-6th grade
- Chapel daily
- established in 1958
- IOWA testing in grades 1st-5th
- field trips
- Accelerated Reader program
- hot lunch program
- after school day care
- Christmas program
- 4 year old Thanksgiving program, Mother's Day & Father's program
- St. John's strives to provide your child with an excellent academic foundation. We are committed to the full development of the whole child-mind, body & spirit.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Johns Episcopal Day School often compared to?
St. Johns Episcopal Day School is often viewed alongside schools like Our Lady Of Sorrows School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Johns Episcopal Day School's ranking?
St. Johns Episcopal Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Johns Episcopal Day School?
The application deadline for St. Johns Episcopal Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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