Welcome

In 1946amid post-war shortagescitywide labor tensionsand a polio scarefounding headmaster Alan Lake Chidsey and a group of deeply committedinspired families launched St. John’s School. It remains Houston’s heart of educational excellence—a school community grounded in careintegrityserviceand intellectual vibrancy.

Generations of teachersstudentsparentsgrandparentsalumsand friends of the School have sustained Mr. Chidsey’s vision. We are all indebted to their decades-long commitment and philanthropy; we have St. John’s beautiful campus and transformative relationships because they committed so much timetreasureand wisdom.

Our task today is to further Mr. Chidsey’s vision and this legacyredouble St. John’s whole-child excellenceand adapt it to a frighteninglywonderfully dynamic 21st century. Our task today is to represent and serve the great city of Houston and the greatest stateTexas. Our task today remains the same as it was in 1946: to knowloveand elevate each St. John’s student.

St. John’s students are renowned for their academicathleticand artistic accomplishmentsbut we’re proudest of their hard work and acts of kindness. Each school dayover 300 full-time faculty and staff motivate them to excel and to serve the greater good selflessly. We aim to shape the next generation of leaders—servant leaders for Houstonfor Texasand for our country.

We appreciate your interest in St. John’s. This website serves as a portalalbeit limitedinto our community. We hope that you’ll also join usin personon Claremont Lanewhere master teachers inspire and curious young people thrive.

Sincerely,

Daniel J. Alig
Head of School