St. John's Community Services, a non-profit, non-sectarian human service agency, supports children and adults with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.
SJCS's βsupport without walls,β activist approach, enables people to fully participate in and become contributors to the communities of their choice.
SJCS and its subsidiary organizations in the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia, is committed to full citizenship and equal rights for people with disabilities.
St. John's Community Services is about people and building relationships. It is our purpose to create strong relationships throughout our communities, with our staff, with our volunteers and with everyone with whom we come in contact to best serve people with disabilities.
SJCS envisions building better communities to build opportunities for people with disabilities to be valued citizens.
Building one community at a time, we support people with disabilities to develop a lifelong network of friends, employers, teachers and peers, so that St. John's Community Services may become less needed.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Johns Community Services ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 48%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. John's Community Services, a non-profit, non-sectarian human service agency, supports children and adults with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities. SJCS's βsupport without walls,β activist approach, enables people to fully participate in and become contributors to the communities of their choice. SJCS and its subsidiary organizations in the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia, is committed to full citizenship and equal rights for people with disabilities. St. John's Community Services is about people and building relationships. It is our purpose to create strong relationships throughout our communities, with our staff, with our volunteers and with everyone with whom we come in contact to best serve people with disabilities. SJCS envisions building better communities to build opportunities for people with disabilities to be valued citizens. Building one community at a time, we support people with disabilities to develop a lifelong network of friends, employers, teachers and peers, so that St. John's Community Services may become less needed.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Johns Community Services?
The application deadline for St. Johns Community Services is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Johns Community Services located?
St. Johns Community Services is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 55 other private schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Reviews
Endorse St. Johns Community Services. 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
Choosing Between a Traditional ²έΑρΙηΗψ School and a Microschool
Compare traditional private schools and microschools to understand differences in academics, class size, flexibility, cost, and student experience before choosing the best educational fit.
The Second Visit Strategy: What to Look for After the Open House
A second campus visit can reveal what an open house cannot. Learn what to observe, which questions to ask, and how to determine whether a private school is truly the right fit for your child.
How Policy Changes Could Affect Your Tuition Bill in 2026
Learn how federal and state policy changes may affect private school tuition, financial aid, tax benefits, and your family's education budget.











