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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!"
It was a very special occasion yesterday. We gathered together as a community of faith to bless our children’s backpacks and pray for a wonderful school #wearesjaa#catholicschoolsnjoolsnj ... See MoreSee Less
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I love this idea!!! What a wonderful way to start off the new school year.
Happy First Day of School SJA Eagles! God bless our faculty, staff, and students. We are looking forward to an amazing school year!
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Hope they all have an amazing year!!!
Have a fantastic year!
Happy school day
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They came at sunrise, and brought to our Academy community so much “sunshine” 🌞 of joy, freshness, and beauty! Now we are ready for the first day of our Academy’s school year 2024-2025.
Thank you Mr. Kevin Downes and Downes Forest Products LLC. for the gift of our new playground mulch, the mulching of our Academy’s surroundings and for all pro bono landscaping assistance. We are very grateful & you are in our prayers! 🙏🏻
We can’t wait to see all our wonderful children and school families tomorrow. It will be a fantastic school year!
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God bless Mr. Downes for his kindness to our church and school!
Thank you Downes!
Downes Forest Products LLC. Downes Tree Service Inc. 😊
We are growing in numbers, our love of God, appreciation of our wonderful Academy community, and also, in our excitement to begin the new school year 2024-2025 with some great new and talented faculty members.
They will certainly help us to make this precious institution, our wonderful Saint John’s Academy❤️, even more exceptio#wearesjaaresja ... See MoreSee Less
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Welcome!
Thank you to St. John’s Sports Association and St. John the Baptist Parish, especially Greg Cox, Robert Truszkowski, Fr. Peter, and all those who have assisted us in making possible this spectacular upgrade to our SJA gym. It looks amazing!
Thank you to all our St. John’s Sports Association families, past and present, for all your support and efforts. We look forward to our St. John’s athletes, and all our SJA students and families continuing to enjoy and make special memories in this beautiful and important gathering space for our St. John’s com#wearesja
Go Eagles!
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Came out awesome! So happy for the current and future Eagles that benefit from this.
Beautiful! Great job on the video, Brandon!
Looks fantastic! GO EAGLES!
That looks AMAZING!!! Go EAGLES!!
It looks great!
Looks amazing!!
Looks fabulous!
Amazing!!
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Today, July 4, 2024, we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of our dear Saint John’s Academy’s (originally St. John the Baptist School) groundbreaking. It took more than a year, filled with a lot of faith, love, dedication and sacrifices, in order to complete this blessed project of building our beloved school as an important institution of learning, as well as spiritual and personal growth, for countless children and young people.
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this beautiful mission and history. Our students, faculty, staff, alumni, benefactors and all friends of our St. John’s Academy are in our#wearesjadaily.
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God bless St. John’s Academy. I am a proud alum, ‘84, and parent alum, ‘16, ‘19, ‘23. Best decision my parents made and the best that we made for our sons!
God bless St. John’s Academy! Not an alum but all of my children are.
Definitely alumni as I was in the first grade in 1955. First principal was Mother Maria Cecilia, I believe the nuns were Sisters of St Joseph
My 3 children are alum and I was an asst. teacher there for 22 yrs.
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We are happy to welcome Ms. Tamson Foudy to our St. John's Academy faculty. Ms. Foudy is excited to meet her fourth grad#wearesjaresja ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations Tamson. SJA and the children are lucky to have you ❤️
Congrats to Tamson! She will be an excellent teacher. Love St. John’s
Congratulations Ms. Foudy!!! What an incredible gift you will be to SJA!!!! ❤❤
I cannot think of anyone who would be a better choice to teach growing minds. Tamson told me in the eighth grade that her dream was to teach a SJA. She made it happen with her talent and dedication. Those are very lucky students! Good luck Tamson, enjoy every minute.🩷
Congratulations Tamson!!
Congratulations!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Nice to have you back!!!
Congratulations Tamson!!
Congratulations Tamson!
Yay - Miss Foudy is the BEST!! SJA is so lucky to have her back!
An SJA legacy. Great hire and congrats to Tamson!
Welcome to SJA!!! I am thrilled to have you on our team Tamson. SJA is blessed you have you!!! I am here to offer any support I can to help you get assimilated….just don’t ask my to climb a ladder or do heavy lifting 😝. See you soon
Oh, how wonderful! Best wishes!
So happy to have you at SJA!!❤️
Yay!! 🎉 She is amazing!!
Great news 💕💕
Welcome back, Ms. Foudy! 💕
She’s amazing!
Way to go, Tamson!
Welcome Ms. Foudy!
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