The administration, faculty and staff, along with parents as primary educators, educate children to attain high academic standards in a Christ-centered environment where students form Catholic beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. We promote a rich sense of security and acceptance, which enhances each child’s self-worth. We encourage students, as unique individuals, to work cooperatively within a community, fostering mutual respect and appreciation for all. St. John School is committed to its mission to be a witness to the love Christ has for all.

Proudly opening its doors in 1957, St. John's School offers a curriculum which meets all CA State and Diocesan requirements.

The Story of Saint John School - The history of our school dates back to 1957, where the location of Saint John the Evangelist Church and the school was Melrose Avenue in Leucadia, California, just west of Coast Highway. Click here* to see a drawing. Grades 1-6 were taught in four classroooms in two buildings on Melrose adjacent to the Encinitas Mortuary. Grades 7-8 were taught in the Church basement.

The school's students were originally taught by Benedictine nuns from Oklahoma, beginning under the supervision of Father John J. Bradley, then for many impessive and successful years under Monsignor Harnett, and continuing today under Father Corcoran.

Upon completion of the new Church, classes were moved to modular classrooms in anticipation of constructing a new school, with a cost of nearly $2 million.

The new school building was completed in 1998, and Saint John's School now has nearly 500 students enrolled.