St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Tucson, AZ
600 W Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 167% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Tucson since at least 2011
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Tucson, Arizona, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 392 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 167% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Tucson. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 392
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 204 girls, 188 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Tucson
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Arizona
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.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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 the Evangelist Catholic School
What grades does St. John the Evangelist Catholic School serve?
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. John the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 392 students, with 16 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. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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