Accreditations, Awards, and Memberships

St. John School is an Accredited, Blue Ribbon School

At St. John School, we recognize that each student is unique. We tailor our curriculum to meet the gifts, needs, pace, and learning style for each student. Our approach brings together personalized learning, project-based learning, and a focus on real-life and social-emotional skills. At the same time, our curriculum meets state and national standards. St. John is an accredited and award-winning educational institution belonging to the Lutheran Education School Association (LESA), Missouri Non-Public School Accrediting Association (MNSAA), and Cognia.

Accreditations

St. John School is accredited through the following state and national educational agencies:

• Internationally Accredited by Cognia, updated on a cyclical basis
• National Lutheran School Accreditation (NLSA), initial accreditation conferred 1991; updated annually
• Missouri Non-Public School Accrediting Agency (MNSAA) , initial accreditation conferred 1991; updated annually

Awards

In 2008, the U.S. Department of Education named St. John School as a Blue Ribbon School. The award distinguishes and honors select schools across the country for helping students achieve at the highest levels. St. John School upholds this standard for our students, who continue to engage in challenging curriculum and experiential learning opportunities.

Who receives the award?

• 320 public schools nationwide receive the award yearly
• 50 private schools nationwide receive the award yearly

What does this mean for St. John students?

• Our students excel and are performing in the top percentile of the nation on standardized tests.
• Our curriculum and ongoing improvements have created a compelling learning environment that has ultimately benefited students.
• Our efforts to provide a quality Christian education are recognized outside the scope of our walls.

We are honored by this prestigious award and are blessed by the incredible faculty and staff leading our children. We continue to give God the glory for what’s been accomplished and will continue to “press on with Christ!”