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St. John School

9 Ledyard St Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Tel: (781) 235-0300

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,850
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
St. John School Photo #1 - Saint John School educates the whole child to include faith development and social/emotional as well as character education. Explicit teaching and reinforcement of values, social skills and conflict resolution are included as part of character education appropriate to the developmental age of the child.
St. John School Photo #2 - The after-school program offers two programs. Regular after-school features games, crafts, outdoor play and an opportunity to complete homework. After-school elective courses are also offered in a trimester format for fall, winter and spring sessions. Elective course rotate each session, but course have included cooking, Lego Club, Latin & Greek, ISEE testing prep, Puddlestompers Animal Exploration, Sports Club &Entrepreneurial Club.
St. John School Photo #3 - Kindergarten literacy includes Wilson's Foundations Program for letter/sound association and letter formations. Guided Reading where children read at individual levels with centers-based activities for phonemic awareness are offered daily. Foreign language spanish instruction begins in kindergarten.
St. John School Photo #4 - Saint John School offers an education rooted in the Catholic faith, while welcoming students from any faith. Our early childhood program begins in pre-school for children age 3 and extends through our upper-grade students in grade 6.
St. John School Photo #5 - The after-school program features a wide range of activities, clubs, sports and enrichment courses. Enrichment classes are offered on a trimester session basis fall-winter and spring. Sports Club and Drama Club are joined by academic focused courses including Latin or Mandarin, STEM related courses as well as Lego Robotics.
St. John School Photo #6 - Saint John School has access to Warren Recreation fields and gymnasium for after-school sports club and upper-grade gym classes. Their facilities offer rock climbing walls, basketball court and soccer fields.
St. John School Photo #7 - Directed by our STEM specialist and dedicated science lab offers students the hands-on experience of scientific discovery. Using the scientific method outline students in upper-grades prepare a group or individual science experiment presentation to be shared with younger students and the parent community each spring. Saint John School participates in the Wellesley Science Expo sponsored by WEF.
St. John School Photo #8 - The Saint John School early childhood program is unique in that our youngest learners experience changing classes learning from specialist teachers for art, music and gym in addition to their regular classroom teachers. Pre-school and pre-kindergarten students come together with the entire school community several times throughout the year for concerts and events and attend all monthly Assemblies.
St. John School Photo #9 - All students perform in the Christmas Concert, an annual traditional event. All families, faculty and friends are invited for a delightful holiday celebration. First grade students reenact the First Christmas and the birth of Jesus. Upper-grade students and the student chorus lead younger students in this community wide event.
St. John School Photo #10
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,850
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSt. John School
Nursery18
Pre-K41
Kind18
129
236
322
428
524
622
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
Year Founded
1965

Student Body

Total Students
238 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
86%
Average Class Size
19 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms navy pants and polo shirts for boys and plaid jumpers and white shirts for girls
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,850
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Tuition Notes
$500 Registration Fee all grades 3 day pre-school $5725 5 day pre-school $7650 Pre-K 5 day $7650 Extended day options available for PS & PK Kindergarten - Grade 6 Full Day $7350
% on Financial Aid
8%
Admissions Director
Judy Lewis
Admissions Associate
Danielle Doherty
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
BasketballIntramural Sports Only
SoccerTrack and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After-School Course: Latin/Mandarin LanguageAnimal Explorers Club and American Girl Doll Club
Archery ClubISEE Test Prep
Lego Robotics Club


Arts and Music Programs:
After-school ArtChorus


Recreational Athletic Programs:
After-school Sports

School Notes

  • Saint John School offers a program deeply rooted in Catholic tradition with an emphasis on academic excellence, faith development and community to children from preschool through grade six.
  • As educators, we are devoted to the intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual growth of each of our students.
  • Before and after-school programs available for students pre-kindergarten through grade 6 including activity and sports clubs, foreign language and STEM related enrichment courses.
  • Early childhood offers a flexible morning drop-off and separate classes for Art, Music and Technology.
  • Financial aid available based on need.
  • Celebrating 50 years of Catholic education with an emphasis on academic excellence, faith development and community.
  • Saint John School educates children from pre-school through grade six.
  • Saint John School enrolls 188 students pre-school through grade 6.
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John School cost?
St. John School's tuition is approximately $12,850 for private students.
What sports does St. John School offer?
St. John School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for St. John School?
The application deadline for St. John School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

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Date
No School Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
11:30am Dismissal | Last Day of School
June 09, 2027 (Wednesday)

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