St. John Catholic School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. John Catholic School

3921 Saint John's Ave
North Charleston, SC 29405

Tel: (843) 744-3901

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St. John Catholic School Photo #1 - We believe the beauty of our Catholic faith centers on action, so our students learn through:*service learning*Catechesis of the Good Sheperd*weekly mass and daily prayer*prayer buddies*retreats*adoration for middle school

St. John Catholic School Photo #2 - Our school empowers children in grades K4-8 by valuing learning, diversity and inclusion. We promote the physical, emotional, social, academic, and spiritual development of each student through Catholic Christian values and cross-curricular instruction through STREAM education.

St. John Catholic School Photo #3 - Our school participates in the First Tee Golf program which not only teaches our students about the game of golf but also about the important core values associated with sports.

St. John Catholic School Photo #4 - We participate in the Lego Robotics competition every year and have made it to the state level for the past 4 years. We also have 3 team levels, so even our youngest students can begin the early skills associated with coding, teamwork, and problem-solving.

St. John Catholic School Photo #5 - We are a Certified Green Steps School and believe children should learn to care for God's creation. Our Bee Cause classroom hive, butterfly garden, and pollinator areas provide hands on opportunities throughout the school year.

St. John Catholic School Photo #6 - We follow a STREAM philosophy and are STEM certified through Cognia. We want our students to problem solve and explore to learn. Each subject is not taught in isolation--as a collaborative approach is encouraged.

Mission Statement: Our school empowers children in grades K4-8 by valuing learning, diversity and inclusion.

We promote the physical, emotional, social, academic, and spiritual development of each student through Catholic Christian values and cross-curricular instruction through STREAM education.Our school empowers children in grades K4-8 by valuing learning, diversity and inclusion.

We promote the physical, emotional, social, academic, and spiritual development of each student through Catholic Christian values and cross-curricular instruction through STREAM education.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 66 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

- 07/15/2025
Baird announced this year that St. John Catholic Schoolin North Charleston is one of 32 nonprofits across the country that are recipients of the 2025 PaulPurcell "Kids Win!" Annual Baird ...moreEducation Grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. Funded by Baird,Baird Foundation and Baird associates, including Gray Coulton, a Director in Baird's 草榴社区 WealthManagement team in Charleston who sponsored St. John's application. The international,employee-owned financial services firm established the Paul Purcell "Kids Win!" Annual BairdEducation Grant to honor former Chairman & CEO Paul Purcell, who passed away in February2020. hide

Top Rankings

St. John Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1949

Colors

blue, gold, white

School Calendar

First Day of School

Fri. Aug 14, 2026

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants/collared blue polo SJCS Logo Shirt

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition rates vary by status as Catholic and number of children enrolled. Tuition assistance is available.

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Admissions Director

Karen Durand

Admissions Associate

Jeannette Dangerfield

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Golf

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Knight School Chess ClubLEGO Robotics Team

Walking Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Saintly Singers Choir

School Notes

School Motto: Welcome, Worship, Wonder
School Mascot: St. John

STEM Certified through Cognia
Purple Star School
Cognia Accredited
Green Steps Certified

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John Catholic School cost?

St. John Catholic School's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.

What sports does St. John Catholic School offer?

St. John Catholic School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Golf.

What is St. John Catholic School's ranking?

St. John Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John Catholic School?

The application deadline for St. John Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked SC School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 66 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Charleston County, SC is $18,069 for elementary schools and $21,621 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Charleston County, SC is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).