Yearly Calendar History St. John Catholic School was established as a parish school in 1941 in a large frame building on Adair Street, opening with 24 students. In 1953, thirteen acres of land were purchased on Gornto Road. The following year the first building was erected on the new property - a new school. The school is administered by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet from the St. Louis Province under the auspices of the parish pastor. In addition to the sisters, full and part-time lay teachers are retained.
Volunteers assist in art, music, and lunch programs.
The program encompasses preschool through eighth grade. Class size is limited to 15 students in each preschool class and 25 students in each class from kindergarden through eighth grade. The Catholic philosophy of education guiding St. John School is that the school is delegated by the parents to participate in the quality education of their children. The school, then, as an extension of the home, attempts to provide a Catholic atmosphere of love and concern. St. John School is dedicated to preparing Catholic leaders for the Christian community.