St. John Catholic School Pre-Kindergarten has developed a strong core curriculum.
The learning environment is child originated and teacher framed in a developmentally appropriate environment.
Activities are designed to encourage creativity, independence and readiness for Kindergarten.
Elements of both the Montessori and Reggio Emilia Method are incorporated into the learning environment.
Pre Early Literacy Learning in Arkansas, Pre-ELLA, is incorporated into the hands on learning environment.
Our goal, always, is to model what we teach, and to give our students the tools to meet every goal and challenge with Christian perseverance.
Christian values are interwoven into the teaching of all subject areas.
We strive to develop the whole child, academically, spiritually, physically, morally, and socially.
Our teachers are fully certified instructors, many with Master's degrees.
Our school is accredited by the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association.
Our Mission is to provide students a high quality education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the whole person.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1947
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Christ is the reason for this school
- St. John Catholic School Pre-Kindergarten has developed a strong core curriculum. The learning environment is child originated and teacher framed in a developmentally appropriate environment. Activities are designed to encourage creativity, independence and readiness for Kindergarten. Elements of both the Montessori and Reggio Emilia Method are incorporated into the learning environment. Pre Early Literacy Learning in Arkansas, Pre-ELLA, is incorporated into the hands on learning environment. Our goal, always, is to model what we teach, and to give our students the tools to meet every goal and challenge with Christian perseverance. Christian values are interwoven into the teaching of all subject areas. We strive to develop the whole child, academically, spiritually, physically, morally, and socially. Our teachers are fully certified instructors, many with Master's degrees. Our school is accredited by the Arkansas Nonpublic School Accrediting Association. Our Mission is to provide students a high quality education rooted in the life of Christ and to foster the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the whole person.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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St. John Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Community Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. John Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. John Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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