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Welcome to St. John's School and Early Learning Center
We're committed to your family's strongest possible start.
So we partner with families to give their children the start at school they deserve: a place where each child can Grow in their Christian Faith, Excel in their Individual Education, and Thrive in a Vibrant Community.
I Am Growing In My Faith
Our Christian faith is at the heart of all we do. Each St John’s graduate has grown in the love of God, their understanding of His Word, and their ability to approach the curves of life with a Biblical worldview.
I Am Excelling In My Education
Quality teaching is a cornerstone to academic growth. Each student is relentlessly supported and challenged to become better each day, so that they are well-prepared for high school and beyond.
I Am Thriving In My Community
Finding our place in a healthy community is essential for every one of us. Each St. John’s graduate has been immersed in a vibrant network of solid friends, supportive educators, and family-honoring activities.

Our three children attended St. John’s K-8th grade. All three went on to excel in public high schools and graduate from Colorado School of Mines with undergraduate and master’s degrees in engineering.
We attribute their achievements to an outstanding educational foundation garnered at St. John’s, one that emphasized reading and writing along with STEM curricula. They learned good family, Christian and moral values, humility and grace, and the difference between right and wrong. St. John’s has been an absolute blessing for our family!
St. John's School Parent
We were new to St. John's for Middle School. The faculty and Middle School Advisor [were] an absolute blessing! Our son felt seen and heard, challenged in academics, and encouraged all along the way. I tell everyone to have their child attend school here because of the student to teacher ratio, academics, and amazing community.
St. John's School Parent
We wholeheartedly recommend St. John’s [ELC] to any family looking for a warm and inspiring early education. The teachers not only made our boys feel loved and accepted, but they also sparked a genuine love of learning through creativity and care. Years later, our sons still talk about their favorite lessons on dinosaurs, fossils, steam engines, solar energy, the human body, and so much more.
St. John's School Parent
I am grateful for all the teachers and staff at this school. They are all invested and they love my kids and want what is best for them. This has always been such a blessing to our family.
St. John's School Parent
I've been very impressed with the overall culture of the school. Students are respectful to one another and treat one another with kindness.
St. John's School Parent
We love the teachers and that my child is allowed to thrive without excessive pressure or homework. It feels like a good balance of academics and allowing her to be a child.
St. John's School Parent
How to Become a St. John's Panther
Come Meet With Us and Learn More
We'll meet with you at St. John's, introduce you to some wonderful people, and learn about how we can serve you and your family.
Apply
We'll walk you through the process from start to finish, including tuition and financial aid, and address any questions that you have.
Our Highlights
Mari Koester, Herzog Foundation Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to our amazing kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Mari Koester, who was honored with the Herzog Foundation Teacher of the Year award at a beautiful gala in Washington, D.C. We are excited to share the Herzog Foundation's article, titled "Every School Should Start with a Kindergarten Teacher Like Mari Koester. Here’s Why." which highlights her incredible achievement. Mrs. Koester was also named "Educator of the Year" by the Rocky Mountain District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in the fall of 2023.
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In addition to Mrs. Koester, our teaching team consists of qualified and licensed professionals, including 3 other Teacher of the Year recipients from multi-state and national organizations.
St. John's School Academic Performance
- Graduating Class of 2025
- What are MAP Assessments?
- Who takes MAP Assessments?
- What are our Next Steps?
Graduating Class of 2025
St. John's: 8th Grade Class 2024-25 MAP Achievement Percentile:
- Language Usage: 78th
- Algebra 1*: 78th
- Science: 86th
*Algebra 1 is taught as a standard 9th Grade subject in most Colorado schools.
Colorado: CMAS 8th Grade Class 2022-23 "Meets/Exceeds Expectations:"
- Literacy: 42%
- Math 32%
- Science 32%
Denver Public Schools: CMAS 8th Grade Class 2022-23 "Meets/Exceeds Expectations:"
- Literacy: 40%
- Math: 30%
- Science: 26%
What are MAP Assessments?
At St. John's School, we use MAP assessments to track our progress in a number of core content areas. These norm-referenced assessments are one component of our assessment process, and they give us valuable information on the effectiveness of our teaching and learning cycle, helping us plan for continual improvement for your students.
Who takes MAP Assessments?
What are our Next Steps?
- We analyze class data from every assessment, identify strengths and gaps, and plan for targeted improvement.
- We analyze data from lowest-attaining cohorts, identify gaps, and implement a more holistic plan for improvement.
- We analyze data from students new to St. John's this year and plan to address any learning gaps as appropriate.








