Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. John The Beloved Academy
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. John The Beloved Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008
School Motto
'Fides, Scientia, et Gaudium.'
Student Body
Total Students
254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 31%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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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