St. John the Baptist

Catholic School

St. John the Baptist was the first Catholic School established in McHenry County. The first church, made of logs in 1843 served a dual purpose as church and school.    

We are proud to be celebrating our 175th year of serving the Johnsburg and surrounding community. If you are new to the area, or are looking to send your child to a private school, let us show you why so many families enjoy the St. John School atmosphere and campus.

Our Catholic school can provide your child(ren) the opportunity to grow with Christ at a time when they are most vulnerable to influence and temptation. At St. John the Baptist, we believe there is nothing more important to your child's development than the word of God. Children of all faiths are welcome.

We invite you to:

 * learn more about the history of the school, click here

 * learn about tuition and registration, click here

 * read a few testimonials of graduates of St. John's, click here

We are now enrolling students starting at 3 years old through middle school at St. John the Baptist. 
Call the office at 815-385-3959 to schedule your tour today!

~ ALL DAY  Pre-School with 2,3, or 5 day options. 

~ Full day Kindergarten through 8th grade. 

~ Before and after care available 5 days a week. 
 

Values, Faith and Service 
Catholic Schools...
• Prepare students to encounter Jesus Christ and bring Catholic teachings into their lives and the lives of those around them.
• Reinforce faith and values taught at home by continuing their practice every day in school and co-curricular activities.
• Strive to foster student’s lifelong commitment of Christ-centered service to others.
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Mary S - I was a student at St. Johns for 5 years, and each year it not only prepared me for life, it helped me grow in my faith that has shaped me. I am thankful for all of the memories that St. Johns has given me and I will forever cherish the amazing education I was able to receive. One special memory I have is when I first started school at St. Johns I was very introverted, and I remember the 8th grade class that year had taken me under their wing; because of this I have a few life long friends that are like family. These experiences helped me grow out of my introverted shell and develop many skills as a person. I thank St. Johns for helping shape me into the person I am now and for who I am to be.