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St. John-evangelist School

5701 Locust Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
St. John the Evangelist School was started by the Sisters of Mercy of Tralee, Ireland in 1961.
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, a coeducational TK – 8 school, is an educational ministry of St.
John the Evangelist Parish. We are committed to providing a quality Catholic education to the children of our parish and surrounding community.
We offer a challenging core curriculum designed to encourage our students to reach their fullest spiritual, academic, artistic, and physical potential.
Enriched by the St. John the Evangelist community of parents, staff, and parish, the school prepares all students to live the Catholic faith, and cultivates within each child a Christian response to God and to others.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. John-evangelist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
St. John-evangelist School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Excellence for All
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. John-evangelist School's ranking?
St. John-evangelist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. John-evangelist School?
The application deadline for St. John-evangelist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Sacramento County, CA is $10,016 for elementary schools and $13,416 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Sacramento County, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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