From Start To Finish...And Every Class In Between

THE SCHOOL
A non-denominational, college-preparatory independent day school
Co-educational enrollment of 735
Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12
Founded in 1953
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools,
 Florida Council of Independent Schools, and
 Florida Kindergarten Council
Member of National Association of Independent Schools,
Southern Association of Independent Schools,
College Board, and School Scholarship Service

THE ENVIRONMENT
26-acre campus
Located in Orange Park, Florida, ten miles south of Jacksonville
Twelve buildings situated among stately oaks, landscaped grounds, and natural setting
Two gyms, four athletic fields, track, swimming complex, tennis courts, and playground facilities

THE FACULTY
Eighty full-time and six part-time faculty members
Student-faculty ratio of 10 to 1
More than half of faculty with advanced degrees
Average of fifteen years teaching experience

THE CURRICULUM
Achievement oriented college preparatory curriculum with attention to
intellectual growth, and social, emotional, physical, and moral development.

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS
  New 10,000 sq. ft. Heinrich Learning Resource Center with over 13,500 volumes, 35 periodicals, CD-ROM reference sources, audiovisual and resource materials, and automated scanning check-out system
  Technological leader with completely networked campus, two fully equipped computer labs, mini-computer labs in Lower School, computers in library and each classroom, and a third computer lab in development
  Emphasis on the fine arts at every age level with special performance opportunities
  A physical education program that stresses physical fitness and a wholesome attitude toward competition and good sportsmanship
  A "family" atmosphere which involves parents, grandparents, Board of Trustees, and alumni with the students, faculty, and administration
  New 600-seat, state -of-the-art Performing Arts Center with classrooms and practice facilities

TRANSPORTATION
Daily bus transportation to and from St. Johns is available for most locations, including Green Cove Springs, Jacksonville, Mandarin, Kingsley Lake, and Orange Park.  Arrangements for bus service are made through the school.  Students may choose to walk, ride bicycles, or carpool to school.

SUMMER SCHOOL: A fully accredited, six-week summer program designed to augment the college preparatory curriculum offered during the regular session.  Course offerings include those solely to strengthen academic skills, and others designed to provide both make-up credit and strengthening.  In order to offer extensive individual attention, each class includes no more than ten students.

SUMMER CAMP:  Four two-week sessions are offered.  Campers enjoy the use of the 26-acre campus including the outdoor athletic fields and play equipment, shower and locker facilities, fine arts resources, 25-yard swimming pool, computer labs, and air-conditioned gymnasium.  A variety of adventure camps featuring “Science Experiments You Can Eat” (chemistry), Out to Launch (rocketry), basketball, soccer, tennis, fishing, (to name a few) are offered in addition to the Day Camp. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)

EXTENDED DAY: Extended Day for pre-kindergarten through grade six is offered before and after each school day for regular daily care or on a drop-in basis.  Special activities are scheduled for teacher planning days, conference
days, and early dismissal days when school is not in session.  

For additional information, please contact The Admissions Office
Phone: (904) 264-9572
Fax: (904) 264-0375

St. Johns welcomes students without regard to race, religion, sex, or national origin.