Saint John’s Episcopal School

I have two children who graduated from St. John’s, and one that is still attending. I could not have chosen a better place for my children. The teachers are exceptional, caring individuals that work very hard at helping your child succeed. They have a rigorous curriculum that is challenging and prepares students for their next step into high school. The individualized attention to all students is possible because of their small class sizes. I love that St. John’s includes technology in the classroom, but also keeps it old school through conversation and book work. I made such a great decision starting my son in Preschool at St. John’s. Their Monitory program is exceptional… and you have never seen such kind and caring teachers. Their elementary departments are wonderful, there are so many fun hands on projects that make learning fun. The Middle School has a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for high school. The teachers in Middle School are exceptional and challenge students daily to do their best and be successful. This is a wonderful school with exceptional teachers, administration, and supportive parents. I can’t imagine sending my children anywhere else!

I am a current parent and board member of Saint John’s Episcopal School. As a board member I’ve had the privilege to get a solid understanding of the major decisions that have affected the school. I’ve been sending my daughter here for the last 7 years and plan to continue until the end for the following reasons:
The first reason is because of classroom size. St. Johns average classroom size is 15. I love this. Most Public schools average at 24. My daughter gets individual attention from her teachers. With a smaller classroom size teachers have been able to challenge her more since they were able to see the need. With a larger classroom this would not have happened.
The second is because of the teachers. My daughter has attended St. John’s Episcopal from Pre-​K up to 5^th grade. All of the teachers at St. Johns have been great. The teachers communicate with the children and parents often and effectively. They have kept us well informed on progress and areas that needed improvement in my daughter’s education.
The third reason is because of the religious teaching. I like that my daughter comes home not only learning English, Math, Science, Geography, History but also Religion. The students have chapel every Wednesday with Father Marshall leading. Father Marshall is well liked, young and easily connects with the students. Religious studies are part of classroom learning also.
The fourth reason I send my child here because of the increased likelihood she will be accepted in to one of the better high schools in the area and in the future to the University of her choice. I have experienced that graduates fsrom St. Johns are easily accepted at OLP, St. Agustin, Mater Dei and Cathedral.
The last reason I send and keep my daughter here is because of the great leadership skills of Dr. Phil Hadley as the Head of School. He has approximately 40 years of experience in director level education roles. His prior positions include Head of the Upper School Bishops’ in La Jolla and Headmaster of two boarding schools in other states. He is intelligent and has a positive attitude. He speaks Spanish and really listens to the parents. He has been at St. Johns for the last 3+ years and has continuously improved the school throughout.
If you really care about your child’s education and are looking for a great private school, St. John’s Episcopal is the school for you.