We encourage students to seek truth, to work for justice and to become everything they are capable of being.
St. John Parish operates a unique kindergarten through twelfth grade Catholic educational program under the direction of the Principal.
St. John Catholic School is part of the Catholic School System of the Diocese of Dallas.
The Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED), approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), accredits our school.
We are committed to serving our students' needs for spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, moral and emotional growth while accommodating diverse learning styles.
Through instruction and the modeling of Christian values our teachers provide an atmosphere of academic freedom that encourages the search for truth in a safe and non-threatening environment.
We consider ourselves an integral part of our parish's mission to reach out to the greater community, instilling God's Word and bring all people to Christ.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
207 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- We encourage students to seek truth, to work for justice and to become everything they are capable of being. St. John Parish operates a unique kindergarten through twelfth grade Catholic educational program under the direction of the Principal. St. John Catholic School is part of the Catholic School System of the Diocese of Dallas. The Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED), approved by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), accredits our school. We are committed to serving our students' needs for spiritual, intellectual, social, physical, moral and emotional growth while accommodating diverse learning styles. Through instruction and the modeling of Christian values our teachers provide an atmosphere of academic freedom that encourages the search for truth in a safe and non-threatening environment. We consider ourselves an integral part of our parish's mission to reach out to the greater community, instilling God's Word and bring all people to Christ.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. John School?
The application deadline for St. John School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John School is Mercy Preparatory Academy (13.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (13.5 miles away)
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Grades: PK-8 | 128 students 13.5 miles 506 E Marvin Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0956
13.5
PK-8
128
Grades: PK-8 | 111 students 13.8 miles 1109 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-1952
13.8
PK-8
111
Grades: PK-12 13.9 miles 108 Center Street
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(469) 505-8377
13.9
PK-12
n/a
Childrens Montessori Center
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 53 students 14 miles 214 Dunn St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-6910
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-6910
14
PK-K
53
Grades: K-12 | 143 students 14 miles 1000 Butcher Road
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972) 937-0440
14
K-12
143
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