It feels different
because it is different.
From Pre-K to 8th grade, our faith-based curriculum educates the whole child — mind, body and spirit.
Blue-Ribbon Education
from Pre-K to 8
At St. John’s Academy our learning spaces and passionate teachers challenge students to voice their ideas and to stretch their ways of thinking so that the natural curiosity continues in secondary school and becomes a habit for life.
Our curriculum is dynamic, intentional and collaboratively constructed, offering relevant classes and individualized opportunities that allow students to excel in many ways and stages of their learning.
Faith, Academics, Service:
Our Formula for 65 Years.
The core mission at St. John’s Academy is to enrich souls with the Catholic faith through study and example.
We achieve this through a rich Catholic environment that is infused in all we do, ensuring that our students’ spiritual development goes beyond a simple classroom teaching and becomes a pillar of their spiritual character into adulthood.
We embrace academic excellence with a rigorous and multidisciplinary curriculum.
With a low student-to-teacher ratio and a specialized curriculum targeted specifically toward 4 separate grade levels, our individualized focus allows students to excel in many ways and stages of their learning.
At St. John’s Academy, students learn social responsibility and leadership through service to others.
Our students on average perform over 3,000 volunteer hours per year in service to others, teaching them to understand the value of “giving back”.
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Words of Love from the SJA Community
A culture of caring and respect for all
"We have 2 children enrolled at SJA and have been a part of an amazing community for over 6 years. The school balances challenging and creative academics with a culture of caring and respect for all. We recommend it to anyone looking for that in their child's education!"
Beyond what I expected
"SJA is beyond what I expected. The staff, the education, the values that they teach not only Catholic values but everyday life lessons how to care for one another and respect each other...the parent community is a tight bond that embraces the school to be the best for all of our children and we are glad God led us to SJA."
Academically challenging with Catholic teachings
"Our daughter goes to school at St John’s and she is thriving there! The teachers and administrators are very nurturing to the children while academically challenging them. Catholic teachings and beliefs are reinforced and practiced. The parental support and sense of community in creating the right environment for our children are other important reasons we spend the extra money to send our daughter to St John’s!"
A difference you feel every time you are in the building
"St. John's Academy is different from other Catholic and public schools in the area. The difference is the culture that exists in the community. It is positive, welcoming and nurturing. It is hard to write in words- yet you feel it at every time you are in the building. Our children are thriving there after leaving a highly regarded public school system. The sacrifice of paying tuition is worth every penny!"
Wonderful education with faith-based values
"I highly recommend SJA to families who want a kind and exciting community for their children. Not only does it provide a wonderful education with faith-based values, the teachers, parents, and administration make every day a pleasure. Sending our son to Kindergarten there was one of the best decisions we ever made as a family!"
High academic standards
"St. John’s Academy is an excellent school. My two sons have gone here for the last seven yrs. I cannot say enough great things about the education my boys have gotten here. The teachers go above and beyond and are truly a gift. The are always available for extra help before or after school. The high academic standards are only part of what makes this school so special. We are blessed to be apart of the SJA community."
Wish we knew about this school earlier
"We love Saint John’s Academy!! My daughter is doing well there and has adjusted after transferring there in 6th grade last year. The education she is receiving there has been exceptional. Wish we knew about this school earlier!! They have welcomed us with open arms and made the transition so easy!"
Well prepared for Don Bosco honors courses
"My 3 children have attended SJA and have done very well. Such a great community with very involved parents. My eldest is now at Don Bosco and was very well prepared, placing in all honors courses. My favorite memories are Tricky Tray (!), Art Smart and prayer partners (8th graders matched with kindergarteners). Come check us out!"
SJA graduate excited to enroll my children
"As a graduate of St John’s Academy I could not be more excited to enroll my children and give them the well-rounded education and experience that I received. SJA is a school like no other with unmatched focus on the whole child - faith, academics, and values. Graduates of SJA are kind, prepared for their future, and grounded. Their experience at SJA will serve them well for their whole lives."
Wonderful experience after move from NYC
"Our family has had a wonderful experience at St. John’s Academy so far - having moved to Bergen County from NYC two years ago. Our two young daughters have quickly made strong friendships and have had incredibly nurturing teachers that they’ve established enduring bonds with. And my wife and I have found a strong parent community as well. We love SJA!"
We had such a special day on Sunday celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Thank you to our St. John’s Academy faculty and staff, and all of our school families who joined us at Mass at St. John the Baptist Church. It was a beautiful Mass, and a wonderful celebration of our St. John’s Academy community.
A very special thank you to all of our SJA student speakers who did such a fantastic job representing SJA at Masses at parishes throughout our area this w#wearesja #catholicschoolsnjlicschoolsnj ... See MoreSee Less
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On Friday, we celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a fun-filled, special event for our students. All of our students in pre-k 3 through eighth grade gathered together in our SJA gym for M & M Bingo. We had so much fun celebrating all together!
Thank you to our faculty & staff for making this event so special for our students, to our eighth graders for all their help, and to our middle school students who assisted our pre-k and kindergarten children as they had fun playing together.
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Looks like everyone had a great time. What a great event. I love that the whole school was together!
Aww how fun!
Yesterday, we celebrated a beautiful Catholic Schools Week Mass. Thank you to all the students who helped lead us in the liturgy, and to the choir who did such a wonderful job. At the end of Mass, students presented Fr. Peter with a special gift in appreciation for everything he does to support St. John’s Academy.
During the Mass, Mrs. Mitchell presented the 2026 Outstanding Catholic School Graduate Award for St. John’s Academy to Victoria Delos Reyes. The Outstanding Catholic School Graduate Award is given to a student who exemplifies Catholic values in word and deed, and who displays superior academic commitment. Congratulations Tori!
We also gave special recognition to Mrs. Gayle Scirocco on her birthday. We are so grateful to Mrs. Scirocco for her dedication to serving our SJA community in such a beautiful way through our music ministry at our school Masses. We are so thankful for all our wonderful volunteers who play such a special role in the mission of St. John’s Academy.
Fr. Peter blessed our beautiful new SJA safety cones, which were generously donated to St. John’s Academy by a family of alumni. We are so grateful to all of our alumni and benefactors for their support #wearesjah#catholicschoolsnj
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On Thursday, we had a fantastic day celebrating Catholic Schools Week at our luau dance parties!
We loved getting to take a break from the snow and the cold to celebrate what a special community SJA is!
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Beautiful pictures and a wonderful atmosphere at St. John’s Academy school👏👏👏
Must have been a wonderful day!
Create your own ☀️ sunshine!! What a wonderful way to share joy and laughter in the middle of the cold winter weather! Thanks for making me smile on a Saturday morning. #SJA #catholiceducation
We held two fun academic events on Wednesday as we celebrated Catholic Schools Week and the outstanding education our amazing teachers provide for our students.
A wonderful tradition at SJA is our 5th - 8th grade Geography Bee. Congratulations to all of our participants, especially our top two students, Martin and Christian!
We also held a new academic competition this year - our Math Olympics! Congratulations to all of our participants, especially our gold medalists - Martin, Amelia, Emma, Jude, and Jordan!
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Congratulations to all the students who were part of the Geography Bee and Math Olympics! Well done students and teachers!!!! 👏🏻 👏🏻 What great fun it must have been and special congrats to all the winners. 👏 👏👏👏🏆❤️
Yesterday, as we continued to celebrate Catholic Schools Week and express our gratitude to so many special friends who assist our wonderful school, our SJA students delivered delicious pizzas to the Hillsdale Police Department.
Our students, accompanied by our fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Grano, our principal, Mrs. Mitchell, and our pastor, Fr. Peter expressed our great appreciation on behalf of all our students, families, teachers and staff for the kindness, support, and assistance of the Hillsdale Police Department. We are so grateful to the Hillsdale Police Department for their strong partnership with St. John’s Academy, and for always helping and supporting us.
We pray for God’s blessings and safety for all the dedicated men and women who daily serve our community with love and de#wearesja #catholicschoolsnjlicschoolsnj ... See MoreSee Less
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That is a wonderful thing to do 👍
What a beautiful thing to do🙏🏻👏👏
That's a great thing to do ! 🙏 beautiful
Congratulaciones
Today, we celebrated our nation as part of our Catholic Schools Week celebration. Our students, faculty, and staff dressed in red, white, and blue to show their patriotism, and the children made Valentines for Vets cards to thank our Veterans for their service. 🇺🇸
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Great job 👍love this school.
Uymuy simpáticos Príncipes y princesas ellos son los representantes del mañana bendiciones felicidades 👏 🙌
We began our Catholic Schools Week celebrations yesterday with a Rosary Service. Kindergarten through eighth grade gathered in the Church to pray the rosary together. We offered our prayers of the Rosary for Catholic schools, and all the wonderful people who play a special role in Catholic education.
Thank you to Mrs. Mays for leading us in this beautiful afternoon of prayer.
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Our wonderful Saint John's Academy - always nicer, safer and ready for any snowstorms ❄️❄️, as well as the days of wonderful sunshines 🌞🌞!
We love our new, beautiful, and personalized traffic and safety cones! 🥇
Many thanks to a generous family of our proud alumni for this Catholic Schools Week gift in gratitude for many God’s blessings received through our SJA. Our special thanks also to all our families, alumni and benefactors for your kindness, generosity and su#wearesja
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Wonderful school! My daughter went there and now her children go.
Oh So Wonderful!!! Please Get Your Children Out Of Public Schools!!! So Wonderful!!! Morals Values Excellent!!