A Catholic Elementary PreK3–8th Grade School in the Heart of Boston.
St. John School is a Catholic value-centered learning community dedicated to fostering the growth of each student in spirit, mind and body. Welcoming pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students, we utilize innovative programs and a "standards based" curriculum to educate the whole child.
In 2023, a new mission statement was created to articulate our inclusive and welcoming vision, which encapsulates the transformation of the whole student through their journey here. St. John School exemplifies our rich history and traditions while embracing a rigorous standards-based curriculum that prepares our students for today’s world while remaining strongly tied to our Catholic values.
Each day, we challenge students and each other to live out our mission.
...who you are, a child of God.
At St. John School, each child is an individual, and our role is to help them learn and grow in faith, life, and academics.
We recognize that every child is precious and inherently a child of God. They are divine, they have talents and gifts. Our task is to work with them to help them grow in their gifts, and to grow into themselves.
...as a member of a vibrant school invested in Faith and academic excellence.
By attending St. John School, you become a member of our school community, where faith and academic excellence meet. It’s our responsibility to provide opportunities for both. That’s why you’re coming to us — to be a kind, compassionate member of society making a difference, where the Gospel is lived, not just recited.
...a witness to the Gospel, as demonstrated by a love for others and learning.
Students become men and women ready to contribute to the world, understand the Catholic faith, and live out the Gospel. We are a stepping stone on their journey toward excellence.
Our faculty and staff fully embrace our mission: Be, Belong, Become. They work daily, intentionally living the mission with their students, encouraging their curiosity and love for learning. We embrace a shared responsibility to journey alongside the children at St. John School, helping them realize their potential and become their best, prepared for continued success.
“We love being part of SJS for so many reasons but first is community-from the teachers we have met and grown to love to all the strong friendships we have developed over the years-we feel so lucky to be part of such a strong, compassionate community!”
–Maria Truliss