We are 33% non-catholic, which shows we do accept people of all denominations and backgrounds.
Our computer lab has 25 PC's all wired. All classrooms have 3 desktops and each teacher has a laptop.
We grade and report electronically as well as keep track of lunch the same way.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked ND School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,100
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1890
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
250 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 14%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
23 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
NonParish are slightly more than Parish. Graduated scale for families of 2 or more.
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Student Council, Yearbook
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John's Academy cost?
St. John's Academy's tuition is approximately $2,100 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John's Academy?
The acceptance rate of St. John's Academy is 99%, which is equal to the national average of 99%.
What sports does St. John's Academy offer?
St. John's Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is St. John's Academy's ranking?
St. John's Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Dakota for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Academy?
The application deadline for St. John's Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John's Academy is Anne Carlsen Center (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Saviors Lutheran E (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Victory Christian School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Our Saviors Lutheran E
(Other Lutheran)
Grades: 3-8 | 7 students 0.2 miles 402 5th Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-3627
0.2
3-8
7
Victory Christian School
(Christian)
Grades: PK-5 | 47 students 0.7 miles 510 9th Ave Sw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 251-1570
0.7
PK-5
47
Hillcrest Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: K-8 | 10 students 0.9 miles 116 15th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-5409
0.9
K-8
10
Anne Carlsen Center![Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus]( "Anne Carlsen Center Photo - ACC Campus")
Special Education School (Christian)
Grades: K-12 | 56 students 1.7 miles 701 3rd St Nw
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 320-7995
1.7
K-12
56
St. Catherine Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-6 | 48 students 33.4 miles 540 3rd Ave Ne
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
Valley City, ND 58072
(701) 845-1453
33.4
K-6
48
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