St. John School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Seattle, WA
120 N 79th St, Seattle, WA 98103
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Seattle since at least 2011
In Seattle, Washington, St. John School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 469 students attend, with roughly 20 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 469
- Teachers
- 23.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 20.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 241 girls, 228 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
- Compared with 72 Catholic elementary schools in Washington.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. John School
What grades does St. John School serve?
St. John School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John School?
About 469 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John School?
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