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St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pensacola, FL

325 S Navy Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32507

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Florida
  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Pensacola
  • Growing: enrollment up 72% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Pensacola since at least 2011

In Pensacola, Florida, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 280 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 72% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
280
Teachers
34.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 137 girls, 143 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    163’11–12173’13–14187’15–16229’17–18231’19–20226’21–22280’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K6
    K20
    TK22
    126
    227
    328
    425
    531
    627
    741
    833

    Student body

    White50%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Two or more races16%
    Asian8%
    Black6%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John the Evangelist Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

    What grades does St. John the Evangelist Catholic School serve?

    St. John the Evangelist Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. John the Evangelist Catholic School?

    About 280 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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