About SJS

SJS At A Glance

Our Mission

St. John's is an independentco-educational day school presenting a 13-year sequence of college preparatory training. A non-profit institutionit was founded in 1946 to provide the community with a school of exacting standards in the development of individualspiritualethicalintellectualsocialand physical growth. While the means to achieve that purpose may changeit remains the basic mission of the School.

The School seeks to develop the whole person in preparation for a lifetime of personal fulfillment and contribution to society. In particularit is dedicated to the enhancement and the expansion of future leadership for Houston and the country. The School offers talentedmotivatedand energetic students a genuine challenge for academic accomplishment and for development of a sense of self-worth and of personal responsibility. The School in turn holds itself responsible for providing that challenge.

School Hours

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Lower School

8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Middle School

8:20 a.m. – 3:45 p.m*
Upper School

8:30 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.*

*depending on fine arts and athletic commitments

Chapel Days

Parents and friends are invited to attend all chapel services. Chapel services are generally held at The Church at St. John the Divineunless otherwise noted on the calendar.

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Classes K-5

Day 1
8:25–9:10 a.m.
Classes 6-8

Day 2
8:30–9:15 a.m.
Classes 9-12

Day 4
11:00–11:40 a.m

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$60.1 Million

Operating Budget for 2025-2026
$111,800,000

Endowment Size as of 6/30/24
$6.8 Million

2024-2025 Annual Fund as of 6/30/25

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1,422

25-26 Total Enrollment
707

25-26 Upper School Enrollment
355

25-26 Middle School Enrollment
360

25-26 Lower School Enrollment
7,195

Living Alumni
14%

Students on Scholarship/Financial Aid
$4,600,000

Financial Aid Budget
202

Total Faculty
Faculty with Master’s Degrees: 95
Faculty with Doctorate Degrees: 18
50%

Self-identified students of color
86%

Students involved in Fine Arts
77%

Students involved in Athletics
36,195

Upper School community service hours completed in 24-25