Prospective Family FAQ

Q: Do you have to be Catholic to attend?

Being Catholic is not a requirement to attend St. John School. We offer a faith-based education with an emphasis on serving others in the community as we teach our students to follow in the footsteps of Christ. Catholic means universal and all-inclusive; we welcome students from a variety of religious backgrounds.

Q: How does SJS differ from other PreK-6 schools in the city?

What sets St. John School apart from other schools is our commitment to the whole child: we prioritize strong character, academic excellence, and social-emotional development. Our small class sizes allow for personalized attention, while our diverse enrichment programs, from Tower Garden to Italian language, help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. At SJS, your child will be known, supported, and inspired every step of the way.

SQ: What is the youngest age my child can attend?

Children who are 2 years and 9 months (2.9) are accepted to St. John School will begin school on the first day of the 2 years and 9 months’ school year.

There are two options for enrolling a child who is not 2 years 9 months:

• Guarantee your child a spot in the 2.9 class by applying and enrolling in the admissions cycle. In this case, tuition payments begin in June. The child will begin school on or after the day the child turns 2 years 9 months. In the example above, the child would start school on November 10th and monthly tuition payments would begin on June1.

• Wait to enroll once the child turns 2 years 9 months. In this case, if a spot is available, the child will start on or after the day they turn 2 years 9 months. 
  
  

Please note, students starting at 2 years and 9 months must complete three years of preschool. This guarantees that students are 5 years old by September 1 of Kindergarten.

Q: What schools do students matriculate to after SJS?

Students move on to top public, private and independent schools in the Boston area. Just a few of these schools are:

• Belmont Hill
• Newton Country Day School 
• Dexter Southfield 
• Boston College High School 
• Malden Catholic 
• Arlington Catholic 
• Cathedral High School 
• Notre Dame 
• Fontbonne
• Boston Latin School 
• Boston Latin Academy 
• John D. O'Bryant School of Math and Science 

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