Pope John XXIII is a nationally recongized NCLB Blue Ribbon School. This award for academic excellence comes from the U.S. Department of Education and only 50 private school nationally were so recognized. The teachers are caring and dedicated to the students. Onver 50'% of the teachers have advanced
... Read more degrees. The students are successful academically with supeior test scores. The honrs and advanced classes challenge the brightest and motivate all the students to try their best. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 01/19/09
We are very grateful that our son has attended PJ23. First and foremost, it truly is a caring community, with a great group of families. It has been a very safe and nurturing environment for our son, now in 8th grade. The longtime social studies teacher and the longtime Latin teacher are especially
... Read more terrific, and have contributed greatly to our son's education. The principal works very hard and genuinely cares about the students. I may not agree with every decision she makes, but I very much respect her. I highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/11/08
My daughter went to Pope John from preschool to 5th grade. I feel Pope John is a great school. My daughter received a great education. The school supported all the values I teach my child at home. The principal was great at running the school. I think private school principals have it harder than public
... Read more school principals, a private school principal may have to stop a child's education mid year to enforce tuition payments....that's is not an easy job. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/12/08
I disagree with the comments about a weak principal. Many catholic schools struggle to stay open. PJXXIII is thriving largely due to the efforts of the principal. She is a fine educational leader and is able to attract and retain excellent teachers. The curriculum is solid and there are honors classes
... Read more and electives in the junior high. A few of the teachers are probably the best my children will EVER have in a lifetime. Further, the principal understands the financial aspects of running a school and utilizing staff to wear different hats and service the students. She is quite creative and adept at placing staff. In all, even though I stand on tippy toes every month to pay tuition, the school is worth it! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/08
Pope John is a great school with a weak principal. The environment is caring and stimulating. The teachers are great to work with and many are above average, providing a superior education. The principal is unfortunately difficult to communicate with and is not properly supervised by the Pastors who
... Read more are the School's CEOs. Most recently the principal has lost confidence in the school community over her handling of disciplinary issues. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/13/08
This is my daughter's first year attending Pope John. She absolutely loves it. She is excited about learning and adores her teachers. I feel she is appropriately challenged and that that the school really works to foster a warm and caring environment.
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Posted by a parent on 02/22/08
I used to attend Pope John and it was a very good community. I had a nice class and most of the teachers were above average. Through my years there I felt that every class I learned a lot, but I never really had a strong math teacher who was able to explain the concepts on what we were learning. I thought
... Read more that the English/Lit class in the Jr High was a very high point. I learned a lot but still had a good time, since the teacher kept the class pretty amusing. It had its high points and its low points, just like any school. I still wish I was able to attend there, but Pope John was able to prepare me for my move to a new school and a new town. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/15/07
We have sent our children to Pope John for many years now. We have been incredibly happy with all aspects of the school. There are going to be issues with any school, with any community; overall, however, we know our children are in a caring community receiving an excellent education.
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Posted by a parent on 07/30/07
I worry about some of the teachers at this school. I felt my child wasted a semester with a teacher whom I feel did not challenge the kids. I am glad I made the decision to send her overseas to a very good school.
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/07
As part time French teacher at Pope John XXIII School, I witness the high quality education students receive there.The teachers are professional and dedicated, the principal, assistant principal and office personnel are extraordinary and the community is outstanding! Pope John offers a classic education
... Read more as well as a foundation in religious values and ethics. Students learn to take responsibility for their actions and for their work. There are numerous opportunities for students to explore the arts, through fine arts, dance, song and drama. Students who graduate from Pope John do well in high school.I sincerely believe the school offers a great education and an opportunity for students to learn to live with a diverse community. Read less
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leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Evanston schools — Pope John Xxiii School is located at 1120 Washington St, Evanston IL 60202. 1120 Washington St is in the 60202 ZIP code in Evanston, IL The school district for Pope John Xxiii School is the Archdiocese Of Chicago Education Off. Pope John Xxiii School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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