St. John's Episcopal School

We have been at St. John's for eight years. It is the whole package: accelerated academics with caring, amazing teachers, faith and character development, with focus on success traits and wonderful leadership-building for a diverse body of students! While the school has undergone some changes over the past three years, the foundation is still strong and the school is heading in a better direction, keeping up with changing times and continuing to focus on what is important: our children! We have been so happy with our child's education at St. John's and know that he will have a successful high school experience thanks to the amazing elementary and middle school years that have more than prepared him for an excellent future.
--Submitted by a parent

St. John's is a terrific school. Both of our children have attended since K and our oldest is now in 7th grade. You are not just investing in their education but their future when you send a child to St. John's. We know our kids are being given a great education and taught the values and character traits they need to become outstanding adults. Priceless!
--Submitted by a parent

This is our sixth year at St. John's and we are very happy. My children are blossoming into confident and caring people. St. John's academics are rigorous, and the teachers are very supportive. We like the fact that St. John's not only offers core academics but also teaches good morals and the importance of a strong character. My children are receiving a well-balanced education and will be prepared for high school and beyond.
--Submitted by a parent

There is a reason for the dwindling enrollment: a lot of transition occurring with the administration and teachers. As with most schools, teacher turnover cannot be controlled but the amount of turnover from the 2010-2011 school year to the school year 2011-2012 is large and the school is starting with it 3rd headmaster in as many years and a new administration staff. St. John s seems to have lost it focus and it is not following its stated education mission.
--Submitted by a parent

I saw below someone wrote about the lack of diversity at St. John's, however we are a diverse first year family and have found a wonderful abundance of great, diverse families in the amazing preschool program and the lower school. I don't know the exact number, but a lot of the new families this year are diverse. We could not be happier at St. John's with the small classes, caring, well-educated teachers who dedicate their entire day to my children. It's the best decision we ever made.
--Submitted by a parent

This is one of Montgomery County's "Best Kept Secrets"! This school is terrific. My children have gone here for 8 years, and the school continues to improve every year. The teachers are caring, hardworking, and creative, and the educational experience has been fantastic for my children. The environment enourages hard work, great positive relationships between faculty and students, and our children become leaders. The environment is very caring and friendly. The leadership at this school is warm, gets to know all the families, and cares about quality education. Our students who graduate from St. John's go on to fabulous high schools and very impressive colleges and careers after college. I would encourage parents to check it St. John's out.
--Submitted by a parent

My children attend or have graduated from St. John's, a fabulous school that equipped my son to succeed in HS (4.19 last quarter, 5 honors courses). Mrs. B. taught him how to study adjusting for his learning styles, helped us determine routines and strategies that helped him where he was weak and took advantage of his strengths. Studetns very much enjoy strong relationships with their teachers, enduring into high school and well beyond. Our headmaster and is a very good man. Teachers, students and parents trust and respect him. Our Pastor counsels the children in crisis. I believe St. John's, as wonderful as it has been in the past, is on an upward trajectory. The teachers go above and beyond, they see the potential of each child and intend to help the child fulfill that potential. Academics, Character & Faith are modeled and taught at St. John's.
--Submitted by a parent

I have worked at St. John's for ten years. This school is the best kept secret in the Olney area. If you want your child to be challenged academically, to have nurturing teachers, and to enjoy top-notch programs, St. John's is the place to be.
--Submitted by a teacher

The current Head of School, Mr. Armstrong, is awesome! A phenomenal person and leader.
--Submitted by a parent

St. John's is not diverse at all. It could be possible that many of the schools parents want it that way. Some parents in the past have wanted to change that, while others prefer the elite private school culture and want to keep it that way. Academics are great, but there are so many other schools in Olney that offer diversity. These student compete for private highschools and colleges just the same as St Johns students. Learning styles are not accepted as well, which is what may keep the school so small and force them to place banners in Olney. St. Johns is ok in my book
--Submitted by a parent