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St. John the Evangelist School

Parish school · Grades K–8

San Francisco, CA

925 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in California
  • Serving families in San Francisco since at least 2011

St. John the Evangelist School is a Catholic parish school in San Francisco, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 152 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in California. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
152
Teachers
12.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 77 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in California (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    284’11–12268’13–14228’15–16231’17–18138’21–22152’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K12
    TK10
    119
    218
    37
    412
    519
    614
    724
    817

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino38%
    Two or more races22%
    White15%
    Asian12%
    Black9%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. John the Evangelist School

    What grades does St. John the Evangelist School serve?

    St. John the Evangelist School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend St. John the Evangelist School?

    About 152 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

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

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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