St. John The Evangelist School vs. Mission Dolores Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. John The Evangelist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Mission Dolores Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
St. John School is a Catholic TK-8 school. St. John School's mission is to foster academic excellence along with Catholic values for the families it serves by teaching and modeling Christian moral development, service, community, respect and self-esteem.
We strive to instill in our students the values of honesty, cooperation, courage, respect, service, justice and peace as well as responsibility for all their actions.
Mission Dolores Academy is an independent Catholic school offering faith-based education in the heart of the Mission District. We focus on academic excellence while developing and promoting core Catholic values.
MDA offers small class sizes, credentialed talented teachers and affordable tuition.
Each year our graduating 8th grade class attends top college preparatory high schools while taking the values of Mission Dolores Academy along with them.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Gift and Challenged Program offered
n/a
Year Founded
1917
2010
Students Body
Total Students
155 students
156 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
-
Kindergarten Students
10
23
Grade 1 Students
13
19
Grade 2 Students
18
14
Grade 3 Students
19
21
Grade 4 Students
9
23
Grade 5 Students
13
17
Grade 6 Students
22
16
Grade 7 Students
15
12
Grade 8 Students
23
11
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
n/a
Average Class Size
15
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(MDA School Uniform)
(MDA School Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,000
$5,125
Tuition Notes
Average is listed. Family discounts for more than one child. Tuition Assistance is available for qualifying families
FULL TUITION RATE $5,125 per year
2 students $7,725 per year
3 students $9,270 per year
% on Financial Aid
36%
90%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
n/a
Acceptance Rate
100%
75%
Admissions Director
Victoria Kelly
Gessi Romero Wiese
Admissions Associate
Victoria Kelly
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
1
2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Fine Arts for all students: Art Instruction
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Youth SF
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga