St. John-evangelist School (Top Ranked �� School for 2025-26)

St. John the Evangelist School was started by the Sisters of Mercy of Tralee, Ireland in 1961.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, a coeducational TK – 8 school, is an educational ministry of St.

John the Evangelist Parish. We are committed to providing a quality Catholic education to the children of our parish and surrounding community.

We offer a challenging core curriculum designed to encourage our students to reach their fullest spiritual, academic, artistic, and physical potential.

Enriched by the St. John the Evangelist community of parents, staff, and parish, the school prepares all students to live the Catholic faith, and cultivates within each child a Christian response to God and to others.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 300 students
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. John-evangelist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1961

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

300 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

St. John-evangelist School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: Excellence for All

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. John-evangelist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

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

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