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St. John the Evangelist Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Valdosta, GA

800 Gornto Rd Rear, Valdosta, GA 31602

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Valdosta
  • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Georgia
  • Serving families in Valdosta since at least 2011

In Valdosta, Georgia, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 89 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Savannah. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
89
Teachers
13.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 46 girls, 43 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 95% of Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 21 Catholic elementary schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    177’11–12172’13–14144’15–16132’17–18108’19–20104’21–2289’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K15
    17
    213
    37
    413
    56
    69
    712
    87

    Student body

    White58%
    Hispanic or Latino24%
    Two or more races9%
    Black6%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    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 89 students, with 7 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. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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