Admissions

Since 1923, St. John School has been committed to helping our students grow as critical thinkers, empowered disciples and compassionate citizens of the local and global community. At St. John, we collaborate with parents and guardians to create a community where academic excellence is encouraged, diversity is welcomed, and every student is valued and supported. Welcome to St. John School, where hearts and minds are nurtured.

To submit an application, please follow the steps below.

• The admissions portal for the current academic year, 2024-2025, is open.
  • If you wish to apply for the current year, please contact Jonna Skokan, Director of Admissions and Development at jskokan@st-johnschool.org, for grade level availability.
• The admissions portal for the next academic year, 2025-2026, will open on November 7. 

Considerations for Admission for Students of Families New to St. John School

• Siblings currently enrolled in the K-8 program
• Long-term commitment to the school
• Parish membership in good standing*
  • Although active participation in St. John Parish is a consideration in the application process, we typically have room for and encourage the participation of non-Catholic and/or out of parish families.
• Age Requirements
  • Incoming preschool students must be 3 years old by September 1.
  • Incoming kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1.

Application Process for Students of Families New to St. John:

1. Inquire – request information about our school
2. Visit – schedule a tour of our campus
3. Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable)
   • Fulcrum Foundation financial aid application portal opens October 1
   • Deadline to apply for financial aid is December 31
4. Apply for Admission – apply online through our parent portal. The application portal opens on November 7.
   • Submit an Application and a non-refundable Application Fee of $75.
   • Complete the Application Checklist
   • State of the Parish:  Families applying as St. John the Evangelist Parish members must view the State of the Parish. If you are not applying as a parish family, it is recommended you view the State of the Parish, but you are not required to do so. A link to view the State of the Parish will be available here in mid-November.
   • State of the School:  Viewing the State of the School is required for all families seeking admissions and enrollment in St. John Catholic School regardless of parish status. State of the School will occur virtually and in person in late January (applicants will be notified via email with a link to the presentation). A recording of the State of the School will be available here in late January.
5. Notification of Admissions – families will be notified in early March about admissions decisions.
   • Students not offered admission are held in a “wait pool.” If openings become available, students in the wait pool are considered again for admission. The wait pool exists for one school year and does not carry over; applicants must reapply each year if they wish to be considered for future grades.
6. Enrollment – Mid-March: If students are offered admission and choose to join St. John Catholic School, families will enter the enrollment process and must complete their enrollment checklist, including submitting the contract and the non-refundable registration fee of $400 per family.

Nondiscrimination Policy: St. John School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.