St. John’s School instills in its students intellectual enthusiasm, leadership, and an appreciation of discovery. We encourage students to focus on achievement with a willingness to explore varied paths to reach their goals. Because the SJS community revels in scholarly, athletic, and artistic adventure, day-to-day life at St. John’s is filled with the joy of learning and doing, both for students and for faculty.

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Mayor Declares October 13 as St. John’s School Day in Houston
10/14/2026
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, represented by Mayor Pro-Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, declared October 13, 2026, as St. John’s School Day in recognition of the School’s 80^th anniversary.
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Honoring the Legacies of Frank McMurrey ’74 and Skip Lee
9/4/2026
Last Friday, during the first home football game, we officially rededicated Frank McMurrey Memorial Track and Skip Lee Field in honor of two St. John’s legends. Members of the McMurrey and Lee families returned to campus to celebrate, and we ended the evening with a Mavericks win!
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Congratulations to the Class of 2026
5/28/2026

The Class of 2026 began their graduation celebrations with the traditional Baccalaureate service at the Church of St. John the Divine. Selected by the students, Upper School History faculty member Russell Hardin delivered a heartwarming address, and Head Prefect Nathan Kim shared heartfelt reflections and words of encouragement with his classmates.

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Bryanna, Class of 2026

The academic rigor is unparalleled and comes with an excellent support system of teachers and peers.
Mikail, Class of 2027

I like St. John’s because I am always surrounded by a friendly and hardworking environment. The students and faculty motivate me to work hard and give my best effort on every assignment, project, and assessment.
Toby, Class of 2028

I like St. John's because of the wide selection of classes and clubs to choose from. The school allows students to mix whatever their passions may be with their academics quite well.
Eloise, Class of 2029

I love the atmosphere; everyone is always so welcoming and there is a place for everyone here. It feels like no matter who you are, there are people, classes, and activities for you at St. John's.

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Students at St. John's experience a wide variety of academic, athletic, and fine arts opportunities during their time at school.

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St. John's School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body. Consequently, the School does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs or employment against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.