Why St. John's?
Why St. John's?
Developing Future Leaders for 75 Years
An extraordinary life begins with an extraordinary education. St. John’s is well-known for helping students achieve their potential at the highest level with a curriculum that challenges and encourages academic growth. Because of that, our Eagles have an average of a 94% acceptance rate to our students’ first choice private high school.
It's What’s Inside that Matters
Superior academic outcomes are just the beginning. Choosing to enroll your child at St. John’s means more than that. Becoming an Eagle means your child is being placed in an environment that embraces the development of the whole child. From the first day your child enters K(4) at St. John’s, they thrive alongside supportive, thoughtful classmates, building strong social and emotional intelligence.
SJE Families Are Key to Our Legacy of Success
The St. John's Community is truly a family! Volunteerism is the heartbeat of the SJE community. SJE volunteers, especially parent volunteers, collaborate and partner with school administration and faculty to promote a healthy parent partnership experience and engage their peers in school life in the most meaningful way possible - and have a ton of fun doing it!
The St. John's Advantage
A St. John’s education is a deliberate, decade-long journey designed to protect and maximize your child’s foundational years. By attending a K(4)-8 environment, our graduates avoid exposure to social dynamics beyond their years. Instead, they enter high school as confident, emotionally mature leaders uniquely prepared to stand out. At St. John’s Episcopal School, we believe in the sanctity of childhood. Our teachers and administrators partner with parents to ensure every child is known, nurtured, and inspired to thrive. Our K4-8 experience prepares children for lifelong learning and service by developing independence, curious minds, and strong character.
Mindset of Academic Excellence
- Rigorous Preparation: Critical thinkers and problem-solvers shaped by a challenging, student-centered curriculum.
- Intellectual Risk-Takers: Possess a genuine love of learning, confidently asking insightful questions while exploring new concepts.
- Proven Outcomes: Obtain robust subject mastery, often earning high school credits in math, language, and science courses in Grade 8.
Uncompromising Integrity & Diligence
- Impressive Character: Driven by core values, taking personal responsibility and navigating choices with ethical clarity.
- Resiliency & Initiative: Equipped with the executive functioning skills, stamina, and self-discipline to explore beyond their comfort zone.
- Principled Leadership: Ready to lead by example with honesty, effort, and honor in all aspects of life.
Spiritual Growth & Inclusive Citizenship
- A Heart for Others: View their unique talents as gifts to share with others, departing as true stewards of their community.
- Collaborative Spirits: Thrive alongside supportive, thoughtful classmates, building strong social and emotional intelligence.
- Global Awareness: Rooted in Episcopal identity, view community connection, respect for others, and inclusion as essential assets.
Development of the Whole Child
- Scholars, Athletes, & Artists: Discover opportunities through inclusive sports programs, visual/performing arts, and after-school clubs.
- Confident & Independent: Empowered by a devoted faculty and a tight-knit parent community that feels like a lifelong family.
- Prepared to Soar: Transition into high school confident, self-assured, and fundamentally excited for the future.
Our Graduates' Success
At St. John's, we are deliberate and thoughtful about balancing a very thorough academic program that celebrates and preserves childhood and makes sure that children grow up at the right rate, while being academically prepared for their future.
A five-year analysis of highly selective grade 9-12 admissions outcomes for our Grade 8 students reveals an average of a 94% acceptance rate to our students’ first choice private high school, with overall acceptance rates actually higher than for families trying to join the same schools before 9th grade.
As an age 4 through Grade 8 school of 600 students, St. John’s can provide many advantages beyond academic rigor: students experience fewer transitions, they develop long-term relationships with teachers and friends, and there is a wide range of opportunities for students to make their voices heard and advance their leadership skills in every division. We know that even very young children can practice these skills and have meaningful opportunities to develop them early on.
The K(4)-8 model of education best serves students, and here's how:
- Children in the K(4) - 8 setting can enjoy all the discovery and precious freedoms of childhood longer.
- K(4) ‐ 8 grade configurations promote higher student achievement and some studies indicate these schools help improve student behavioral outcomes, including self‐esteem.
- Research demonstrates that when middle schoolers have the "top dog" status at school (8th grade), they feel safer, report fewer disciplinary instances, and perform better academically than students in 6-12 and K-12 schools.
The most compelling data of all? The testimonies of our graduates, who continue to report how well-prepared they were for the high school of their choice, and how well they fare in relation to fellow students who have been at the school longer.
High School Matriculation
St. John's offers unparalleled high school preparation. As a result, our graduates are highly sought after by Tampa's premiere high school programs:
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Academy of the Holy Names
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Berkeley Preparatory School
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Calvary Christian High School
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H.B. Plant High School
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Jesuit High School
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Tampa Catholic High School
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Tampa Preparatory School
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Robinson I.B. Program
College Matriculation
SJE Eagles soar to success well beyond their years here!
American University
Auburn University
Brown University
Catholic University
Clarkson University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Drexel University
Duke University
Eckerd College
Elon University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Emory University
Flagler College
Florida A&M University
Florida Southern College
Florida State University
Fordham University
Furman University
The George Washington University
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Harvard University
High Point University
John’s Hopkins University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University, Chicago
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
North Carolina State University
Northwestern University
Pace University
Princeton University
Saint Louis University
Samford University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Sewanee: The University of the South
Tallahassee State College
Texas Christian University
Tulane University
University of California, Berkeley
University of Central Florida
University of Chicago
University of Colorado, Boulder
University of Florida
University of Miami
University of Montevallo
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
University of North Florida
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of South Carolina
University of South Florida
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee
University of Texas, Austin
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
United States Air Force Academy
United States Military Academy West Point
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Yale University