St. John's offers small class sizes to preschool through eighth grade students in a safe and loving private school setting. The 11:1 student to teacher ratio allows for students to flourish with individualized attention. In addition to core subjects, students also have the opportunity to learn from the experienced music, art, and Spanish teachers. The extensive extracurricular program includes a variety of sports, art, and theatrical activities. St. John's values quality, Christian education and eighth grade graduates regularly place into the most selective Chicago high schools. Established in 1876. St. John's has been providing quality Christian education to the northwest side of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs since 1876.