St. John School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

Home > Washington > King County > Seattle > Northwest Seattle

St. John School

120 N 79th Street Seattle, WA 98103

Tel: (206) 783-0337 Ext. 323

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 531 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,026
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

St. John School Photo #1 - Grandparents' and Friends' Day

St. John School Photo #2 - St. John School offers a welcoming community to children and families who value a Catholic education, regardless of religious background.

St. John School Photo #3 - Middle School Science--active, engaged learners.

St. John School Photo #4 - First day of school.

St. John School Photo #5 - Middle School--technology is incorporated across the curriculum.

St. John School Photo #6 - Beauty and the Beast, Middle School Musical 2013

St. John School Photo #7 - St. John Preschool for ages three to five.

St. John School Photo #8 - St. John School is located in the Greenwood/Phinney neighborhood of North Seattle. Established in 1923, it serves over 525 students in grades preschool through eight.

St. John School Photo #10 - First day of school

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 531 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,026
Acceptance rate: 60%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John School
Pre-K	63
Kind	52
1	46
2	49
3	54
4	49
5	54
6	53
7	56
8	55

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

reading and math related differences

Year Founded

1923

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

531 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform for grades K-8. See web page for details.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 10 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,026

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

Tuition rate listed is for parish families. Out of parish families pay $10,701

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,000

Acceptance Rate

60%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jonna Skokan

Endowment Size

$1.1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountrySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

18 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Boy Scouts Of AmericaChess Club

Coding with KidsDebate Club

Girl Scouts of AmericaLego Engineering

Lego RoboticsMath Olympiad

Robotics TeamScience Club

Speech TeamWomen Advancing Tomorrow's Technologists

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubBand

Children's ChoirMiddle School Drama Club

Schola Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Girls on the Run

School Notes

St. John School is committed to providing challenging, comprehensive, and relevant learning opportunities grounded in an outcome-based curriculum permeated by a Catholic world view. .

Our students are immersed in an environment fostering a life-long love of learning through excellent religious, academic, and co-curricular activities.
Modified Montessori preschool available for 3 to 5 year olds
Year round extended care available for 3 years old through grade five
Physical education, music, library, art, and Spanish for all grades
Full time reading and math specialists for grades K-8
Accelerated math option for middle school
Assistants in grades K - third
Two classes per grade
Extracurriuclars include sports, robotics, science, art, chess, drama, and more.
Families of all faiths are welcome

Source: Verified school update

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John School cost?

St. John School's tuition is approximately $8,026 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John School?

The acceptance rate of St. John School is 60%, which is lower than the national average of 82%. St. John School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Washington with low acceptance rates.

What sports does St. John School offer?

St. John School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. John School's ranking?

St. John School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John School?

The application deadline for St. John School is Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is St. John School located?

St. John School is located in the Northwest Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 10 other private schools located in Northwest Seattle.

School Reviews

Endorse St. John School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

September 08, 2026

When Your Child Outpaces the 草榴社区 School Curriculum

Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.

September 08, 2026

How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?

Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.

September 08, 2026

When a 草榴社区 School Teacher Leaves Midyear

When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.

Request Info

Email:

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Student date of birth:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Please briefly describe academic, athletic, and extracurricular interests of the student:

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Phone:

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Seattle, WA is $22,298 for elementary schools and $24,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Seattle, WA is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).