St. John The Beloved Academy (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

6422 Linway Ter
Mc Lean, VA 22101

The mission of St. John Academy in McLean, Virginia is to answer the call of the Church to support parents in the education of their children.

St. John Academy teaches the faith as it is found in Sacred Scripture as well as in the tradition and teachings of the Catholic Church and provides the necessary academic instruction to teach the skills that illuminate and enrich the students' knowledge.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 254 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. John The Beloved Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1954

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008

Student Body

Total Students

254 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

St. John The Beloved Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: 'Fides, Scientia, et Gaudium.'

The mission of St. John Academy in McLean, Virginia is to answer the call of the Church to support parents in the education of their children. St. John Academy teaches the faith as it is found in Sacred Scripture as well as in the tradition and teachings of the Catholic Church and provides the necessary academic instruction to teach the skills that illuminate and enrich the students' knowledge.

Source: Verified school update

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What is St. John The Beloved Academy's ranking?

St. John The Beloved Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John The Beloved Academy?

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

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