About St. John’s – St. John's Episcopal School

St. John's Episcopal School was founded in 1961 as an outreach of St. John's Episcopal Church to the greater Olney community. What began with four teachers, 26 students, and a secretary meeting in the church basement has grown into a thriving PreK–8th grade school built on academics, character, and faith.

Here, your family will find:

A challenging academic program with small class sizes (average 15 students)
A community rooted in nine Traits for Success — Organization, Attentiveness, Courage, Faith, Persistence, Positive Attitude, Flexibility, Generosity, and Responsibility
An Episcopal identity that welcomes families of all faiths and backgrounds
Traditions and relationships that carry students from Preschool through 8th grade

St. John's Episcopal School building with a banner and signage in the foreground

Accelerated Academics

A rigorous, research-based curriculum challenges every student to reach their full potential. Explore Academics →

Preschool students lined up and smiling at the playground fence

Since 1961

Founded in a church basement over 60 years ago, St. John's has grown into a school built on tradition. Our History →

St. John's Episcopal School building entrance, with the school seal set into the plaza

Character & Faith

We nurture the nine Traits for Success within a welcoming Episcopal community that honors every faith. Our Mission →

Here, You Belong

Every family joins a close-knit community where children, parents, and faculty are known by name. Join Our Community →

St. John's Episcopal School building with a banner and signage in the foreground

Take the First Step

See St. John's for yourself — schedule a visit and meet the community that will know your child by name.

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School Facts

1961 Est.

PreK-8th Grade Range

174 Students

40% Student Diversity

School Motto: Academics, Character & Faith
School Colors: Blue & Gold
Chapel Service: Every Wednesday
Uniform Requirement: Kindergarten – 8th
Accreditation: AIMS
Membership: AIMS, NAIS, NAES, MAESA, NBOA, AISAP
Technology: 1:1 Technology

School Hours

Monday – Friday

Preschool: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.

K–4: 8:00 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.

5–8: 8:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

Extended Day available before/after school hours.

Opportunities

Leadership Opportunities

Student Council, Student Ambassadors, Team Captains.

Sports Opportunities

Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Volleyball.

Afterschool Enrichment

Art, Drama, Band, STEM.

Traditions at St. John’s

Where Our Graduates Go

High schools our 8th graders were accepted into in the last few years:

The Academy of the Holy Cross
Bullis School
Connelly School of the Holy Child
DeMatha Catholic High School
Georgetown Preparatory School
Glenelg Country School
Gonzaga College High School
Holton-Arms School
Landon School
McDonogh School
Mercersburg Academy
Miss Porter's School
National Cathedral School
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School
Sidwell Friends School
St. Albans School
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
St. John's College High School
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart