St. John's School in Watertown, CT, serves 160 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a suburban midsize community.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 16 teachers on staff, supporting a regular elementary and secondary Catholic education program.
Approximately 19% of the udent body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting some community demographic variety.
John's School is one of several PK–8 Catholic schools in the Watertown area, with nearby options including. John The Evangeli School and St. Mary Magdalen School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John's School?
The application deadline for St. John's School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. John's School is The Taft School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John The Evangelist School (0.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Magdalen School ![St. Mary Magdalen School Photo - St. Mary Magdalen builds friendships that last a lifetime.]( "St. Mary Magdalen School Photo - St. Mary Magdalen builds friendships that last a lifetime.")
(Catholic)
140 Buckingham St
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-0621
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-0621
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waterbury SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
18 Manville St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 756-7111
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 756-7111
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 10 students
386 Robinwood Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
359 Cooke St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 756-1800
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 756-1800
4.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Tuition listed
Bais Yaakov Of Waterbury High School
All-girls (Jewish)
66 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
4.8 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
St. Mary Magdalen School ![St. Mary Magdalen School Photo - St. Mary Magdalen builds friendships that last a lifetime.]( "St. Mary Magdalen School Photo - St. Mary Magdalen builds friendships that last a lifetime.")
(Catholic)
140 Buckingham St
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-0621
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-0621
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Waterbury SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
18 Manville St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 756-7111
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 756-7111
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 10 students
386 Robinwood Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
St. Mary Magdalen School ![St. Mary Magdalen School Photo - St. Mary Magdalen builds friendships that last a lifetime.]( "St. Mary Magdalen School Photo - St. Mary Magdalen builds friendships that last a lifetime.")
(Catholic)
140 Buckingham St
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-0621
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-0621
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
386 Robinwood Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury
(Jewish)
47 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Ridge Road
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4713
9427.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49a High Ridge Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4781
9427.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 University Blvd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
9427.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
82 Park Ave.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4763
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4763
9427.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28 Morris St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4809
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 797-4809
9427.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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