At St. John's Catholic School, we provide a rich and broad educational program to assist families in their important role in educating their children.
It is our goal to support families in faith education and to nurture the development of children to their full potential in an atmosphere of Christian love, care, and responsibility.
We value the support of parents, alumni and the community in a wide variety of ways and offer in return our skills and commitment as Catholic educators.
We believe that children are not only gifted with intelligence, but that they have also received from God the great gift of free will, the awesome gifts that makes it possible for them to choose what their lives will be...on them depends the future of the race; they are the hope of their families, the hope of the civil and Christian society, the nation perpetrating itself. They are, indeed, heaven foreseeing its elect.".
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked ME School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,650
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1837
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
142 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$4650 for Kindergarden through grade 8
Pre-K 5 day $4750
Needs based financial assistance available
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Chorus, Drama Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Floor Hockey
Chorus, Drama Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Floor Hockey
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John's Catholic School cost?
St. John's Catholic School's tuition is approximately $4,650 for private students.
What sports does St. John's Catholic School offer?
St. John's Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Softball.
What is St. John's Catholic School's ranking?
St. John's Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. John's Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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