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 a wonderful time at SJA celebrating Valentine’s Day!
From a Prayer Partner activity to classroom parties and learning about Saint Valentine, our students spread love and kindness throughout the day.
In a special gesture to their fellow SJA students, members of the Sharon Gallagher National Junior Honor Society visited all of our classrooms and distributed Hershey’s Kisses to our students. They shared with all our classes a special reading about St. Valentine and the importance of celebrating Valentine’s Day by being kind and respectful to others, and helping our friends.
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Our Pre-K students had so much fun celebrating the 100th day of school this week!
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Our second grade students learned about the Winter Olympics and earned gold medals in their favorite sports!
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Our students in pre-k 3 through eighth grade attended Mass together on Friday. Our fourth graders did a wonderful job leading us in the liturgy and our choir sang beautifully.
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The Eighth Grade Fashion Show was such a special evening!
Thank you to the event chair, Natalie Lopez and her wonderful Fashion Show committee; our eighth grade teacher, Ms. Winter; our faculty and parent volunteers; and all of our eighth grade families for making this such an amazing event.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
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As we conclude our Catholic Schools Week celebrations, we would like to say a very special thank you to our amazing faculty and staff. During Catholic Schools Week, we provided our teachers and staff with a special lunch to show our appreciation for all they do for St. John’s Academy.
Thank you to Fr. Peter and St. John the Baptist Parish for treating our wonderful SJA faculty and staff to a beautiful and delicious cake in recognition of all their hard work and dedication.
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Yesterday, our SJA students had such a fun time celebrating School Spirit Day as part of our Catholic Schools Week celebrations. Our students, faculty, and staff dressed in our school colors to show our SJA pride.
Our faculty led “Drop Everything and Dance” as they played several songs over the PA system throughout the day for our students and teachers to joyfully dance to.
We enjoyed the final dance of the day all together in the gym, as we gathered for the Class of 2026 volleyball game! Our cheerleaders did a wonderful job performing their dance routines, and our Eagle mascots added some extra school spirit to the event. We all had a great time cheering on our 8th graders! G#wearesja!#catholicschoolsnjlicschoolsnj ... See MoreSee Less
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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.
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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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Aww how fun!
Looks like everyone had a great time. What a great event. I love that the whole school was together!