St. John the Apostle Catholic School exists in order to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in His Body, the church.
It does so by serving the children, families, and individuals of St. John the Apostle Parish.
This ministry is the preparation of the student to know and serve Jesus Christ.
This preparation encompasses all aspects of the person: spiritually, academic skills and knowledge, physical fitness, and social and cultural development.
St John the Apostle, our school's patron saint, is one of the most important and influential saints in the history of the Church.
St. Paul himself even called John one of the "Pillars of the Church." Working as a young fisherman alongside his brother James and his father Zebedee, John left everything to follow the call of Jesus.
Not only was John a member of the 12 Apostles, he was one of the three select Apostles chosen by Jesus to accompany Him in some very privileged moments such as Jesus' transfiguration, the healing of the synagogue official's daughter and Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethesmane before his arrest and crucifixion.
John was also known as the beloved disciple, and in his closeness to Jesus rested his head on Jesus during the Last Supper.
As the only Apostle to remain by Jesus' side during the crucifixion, John was given the responsibility of caring for Mary, our Blessed Mother, after Jesus' death.
Jesus predicted that John would not be martyred and he likely lived a long life.
In that time, it is believed that he wrote the fourth Gospel, three letters, and possibly, the Book of Revelation.
In these writings, John shows us the grandeur of Jesus' divine being as he speaks of the Word that became flesh and proclaims that God is love.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
![St. John The Apostle School Student By Grade St. John The Apostle School Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/7000/7020/st-john-the-apostle-school-chart-bzGdYdp.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Free Pre-K program
Most students pay little or nothing with scholarship approval.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
- St. John the Apostle Catholic School exists in order to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in His Body, the church. It does so by serving the children, families, and individuals of St. John the Apostle Parish. This ministry is the preparation of the student to know and serve Jesus Christ. This preparation encompasses all aspects of the person: spiritually, academic skills and knowledge, physical fitness, and social and cultural development. St John the Apostle, our school's patron saint, is one of the most important and influential saints in the history of the Church. St. Paul himself even called John one of the "Pillars of the Church." Working as a young fisherman alongside his brother James and his father Zebedee, John left everything to follow the call of Jesus. Not only was John a member of the 12 Apostles, he was one of the three select Apostles chosen by Jesus to accompany Him in some very privileged moments such as Jesus' transfiguration, the healing of the synagogue official's daughter and Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethesmane before his arrest and crucifixion. John was also known as the beloved disciple, and in his closeness to Jesus rested his head on Jesus during the Last Supper. As the only Apostle to remain by Jesus' side during the crucifixion, John was given the responsibility of caring for Mary, our Blessed Mother, after Jesus' death. Jesus predicted that John would not be martyred and he likely lived a long life. In that time, it is believed that he wrote the fourth Gospel, three letters, and possibly, the Book of Revelation. In these writings, John shows us the grandeur of Jesus' divine being as he speaks of the Word that became flesh and proclaims that God is love.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. John The Apostle School offer?
St. John The Apostle School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country and Volleyball.
What is St. John The Apostle School's ranking?
St. John The Apostle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John The Apostle School?
The application deadline for St. John The Apostle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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