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St. John School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–7

Old Saybrook, CT

42 Maynard Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
  • Serving families in Old Saybrook since at least 2011

In Old Saybrook, Connecticut, St. John School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 55 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Norwich. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–7
Students
55
Teachers
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 31 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 50 Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.

    Students by survey year

    163’11–12142’13–14141’15–16123’17–18104’19–2098’21–2255’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K11
    17
    27
    34
    410
    52
    69
    75

    Student body

    White89%
    Hispanic or Latino11%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. John School

    What grades does St. John School serve?

    St. John School serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend St. John School?

    About 55 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John School?

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