Saint John's Episcopal School

760 1st Ave

Chula Vista, CA 91910

19 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on July 23, 2016

My daughter has been attending Saint John's for 3yrs. Immediately the staff and other parents welcomed us with open arms. The staff pays close and personal attention to each individual student. Instilling not only education but values as well. My daughter loves her school so much, she says she wants to become a teacher when she grows up. Its now my youngest daughter turn to begin school and I wouldn't think of any other school other than Saint John's episcopal school!!!
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2015

I ve been sending my daughter here for the last 7 years and will continue for the following reasons: First is because the average classroom size is 15. My daughter gets individual attention from her teachers. With a smaller classroom size teachers have been able to challenge her more since they were able to see the need. Second is because the teachers have been great. They have kept us well informed on progress and areas that needed improvement in my daughter s education. Third is because I like that my daughter comes home not only learning English, Math, Science but also Religion. The students have chapel once a week with Father Marshall. He is well liked and easily connects with the students. Fourth is because of the increased likelihood she will be accepted in to one of the better high schools in the area and in the future to the University of her choice. I have experienced that graduates from St. Johns are easily accepted at OLP, St. Agustin and Mater Dei. The last reason I send and keep my daughter here is because of the great leadership skills of Dr. Phil Hadley as the Head of School. He is intelligent, has a positive attitude and he speaks Spanish.
Submitted by parent on March 03, 2015

This school is great, it feels like family, small classrooms, excellent teachers, and every kid is truly happy here, we love it
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2015

Saint John's is a great school! My son amazes me with the things he has learned every day.
Submitted by parent on January 09, 2015

Saint John's has been fantastic for my son. Since his enrollment, we've noticed a sharp increase in his skills and interest in learning. The teachers are very friendly and committed to helping each child. And we've since nothing but kindness and support from the school's staff and administration. My son loves Saint John's, he can't wait to go to school, learn, and have fun with his new classmates. It's really been a great experience for our family. If you're looking for the best elementary school in the Chula Vista area, you just found it.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2013

I am an ex alumni of St. John's School. I was there from 1983 to 1995. For me St. John's is a well rounded school. It gave an unbelievable foundation to strive not only in the academic arena, but combined social and values that have helped me well beyond my days at St.John's. 95% of my friends are the same as in St.Johns, this is due to the fact that they promote unity and helping others therefore creating a strong bond with the students. It also has a great advantage of being totally bi-national. St.Johns has a huge latino community and this helps us that are from a hispanic background to keep our roots while branching out in the American Culture. Now I have the privilege to give the wonderful experience I had to my son. The welcomed I received was amazing, the ability to tailor to the needs of each child, and the ability to help each child strive has been wonderful. My son very happy as I am that he is there. Also next year St. John's will be implementing a Bi-Lingual program that will only be another tool to help its students. I would recommend St. John's to any parent looking for a school that will enable personal growth, academic greatness and values.
Submitted by parent on October 16, 2013

St. John's is a wonderful school. It has a wonderful community that encourages children to be well rounded individuals. My daughter has been here since preschool and is now in third grade. She is doing great academically and socially. The teachers as well as the staff are extremely approachable .
Submitted by other on April 17, 2013

I graduated from St. John's Episcopal school with the class of 2010. I had a wonderful year with my classmates, and all of the teachers helped me prepare for high school. I only attended St. John's for one year, which was 8th grade and I trully enjoyed every class and all of the teachers.
Submitted by parent on March 12, 2013

I have two daughters at St. John's and they love it. They both finished kindergarten reading, writing, adding and subtracting. They are both doing wonderful academically and socially. They enjoy school tremendously and have a great attitude towards learning and are constantly challenging themselves. The school is always trying to improve, adding new programs and technology. Our current principal is great and has done wonders in his short time. Father Marshall is also excellent, and we are lucky to have both of them. All of my teachers have been excellent. Both of my daughters are well above average academically and enjoy their school tremendously. My experience has been wonderful and I would recommend this school to any parent.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2013

My two daughters have been attending Saint John's since preschool; I cannot imagine a place more ideal for them in terms of the level of education and inculcation of values they are receiving. Not only is Saint John's a place where my children feel valued, loved and safe, but as a parent I have always felt unconditional support from every staff member I've come in contact with. I highly recommend Saint John's Episcopal School to parents who would like to see their children thrive in many aspects and want to see them grow into happy, productive and responsible citizens.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2012

Great community! This school is continuously looking for ways to better itself, to provide growth to its students in 3 basic areas: spiritually, academically and socially. As a Christ-centered school, the students learn about God's great love. Also, St. John's is always looking for ways to iare mprove its academics. And, this school sems like a big family! My three sons and us,are very happy to be part of this school since 2005!
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2012

Absolutely the best years in my children's life. Not only the happiest moments but excellent learning and teaching, forever grateful. All three of my children are excelling in highschool, they are well taught and also very well discplined. Consider St John's for your children, it will be very fulfilling.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2012

Some of the things that I value the most of St. John's is it's wonderful community. Father Marshall makes chapel dynamic and engaging for both kids and adults. Fifth graders are learning to play saxophone and other instruments. We have a very gifted music teacher. St. John's is constantly improving and adding new programs to the curriculum and technology in the classrooms. My kids are very happy and so am I. Small classes are a big plus, in addition to our wonderful teachers.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2012

My two sons are extremely happy at St. John's, not only they are learning, they are having fun at the same time. They are part of this amazing community, actually we all are a big family with similar goals and interests. We really appreciate what our new HOS is doing for our children's education. Parents, teachers and students are part of the same effort. We support and care about each other. There's no other place like St. John's.
Submitted by other on October 28, 2012

I just graduated from St. John's on 2012 and I can tell you how bad it was. The teachers there are good for little kids but they treat everyone in middle school as if they were still in elementary and the accademics were horrible. Teachers are unable to control students and when control is lost they start to scream and punish everyone, even if you didn't do anything. They fail to teach moral values as they claim to do and they are extremely harsh. They have a horrible religion and physical education program. The teachers constantly get sidetracked and begin to talk about their personal life. The math program has a horrible result because the teacher simply assigns too much homework, (about 60 problems per night), and does not explain the students what to do. Everyone just went to that school because all of their friends were there and they got an outside tutor.
Submitted by other on September 22, 2012

Lack of everything. I just graduated from St, John's and I'm having trouble in everything, especially science. They have horrible academic standards most teachers are bad, there's no leadership and the school is going bankrupt. There;s absolutely no control of the kids. When kids behave bad, teachers stop the entire class and everyone stays behind. They cannot educate their children whatsoever. I wouldnt recommend placing your child in this school unless youre ready to have a child who says SO many bad words and has a disgusting vocabulary and is raised with the wrong moral values. I just visited the school, and as i watched the teachers give class, they motivated me to write this. they waste their money buying about 150 beakers when they only need 25 at most. you can only wonder why the school is bankrupt. The teachers are bad, thus the student are raised bad and you get the minimal benefit for attending such an expensive and "elite" school worth 6000 dollars. i recommend you and beg you not to even think about going to this school.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2011

An elite school, with subpar education. Trying to get their administrative act together. Sadly forgetting the academics and students in the process. Regretfully not interested in parents suggestions, principal has good intentions in making the school profitable but not necessarily an excellent school academically , lacks rapport.
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2011

Very strong elementary program with a weak middle school. This school's administration is quite weak in rapport, communication, organization, efficiency, and lacks the warmth that once existed. You can see the office's weaknesses reflected in the teachers' frustration (which eventually trickles down to my daughter's education). That's why after 6 years of St. John's, we'll be in the market for another school at the conclusion of this year.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2007

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