St. John's School is an independent, co-educational, non-profit day school in Houston, Texas, founded in 1946. It provides college-preparatory education across a 13-year sequence, from kindergarten through 12th grade, to more than 1,400 students. The school is an endowment-funded institution; its endowment stood at over $111m as of 2024.
The academic programme is designed to develop the whole person - intellectual, ethical, social, spiritual, moral and physical capabilities. The school maintains small classroom sizes despite its substantial enrolment, and its stated mission emphasises intellectual enthusiasm, leadership and an appreciation of discovery. Students are encouraged to pursue achievement while remaining open to varied paths toward their goals.
Community life at the school values scholarly, athletic and artistic adventure, and is characterised by what it describes as the joy of learning and doing for students and faculty alike. The atmosphere combines challenge with support, work with play, and individual success with the common good. St. John's School is regarded as one of the most respected educational establishments in the Houston region.
