FAITH
Students grow in
faith and service.
ACADEMICS
Our students excel in academic disciplines.
COMMUNITY
Friendship and
community flourish.

Welcome to SJNCS

From our Principal:

Dear Families,

St. John Neumann Catholic School is a place where a love for learning is nurtured through faith, diligence, and joyful discovery. Thank you for entrusting us with the gift of your children. It is both a privilege and a blessing to serve as principal of this extraordinary school community.

At SJNCS, we believe in the power of partnership between home and school. Our dedicated faculty and staff work tirelessly to provide your children with a faith-filled, rigorous educational experience—one rooted in spiritual growth, academic excellence, and joyful learning. We are united in purpose, striving together for the greater glory of God.

My heartfelt prayer is that every individual who walks through our doors feels genuinely welcomed and deeply loved. Please continue to keep our students, families, and staff in your prayers as we embark on a school year filled with growth—in mind, body, and spirit.

With gratitude,
Dr. Mechelke

Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be establishedProverbs 16:3 

St. John Neumann Catholic School is a Catholic parochial school providing academic excellence, faith formation, and a profound sense of community within the Diocese of Knoxville, TN, serving grades preschool through eight.

Fact Sheet

Our academic program is incredibly strong at SJNCS and our numbers and test scores reflect that. Take a look at our fact sheet!

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Now enrolling preschool through 8th grade. Please call and schedule your tour today!

Why us?

Whether it is through faith development, our challenging curriculum, or service opportunities, students and teachers engage in a learning process that is second to none.

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FOUNDED 1997

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.

STUDENTS: 409

Our students range from Pre-Kindergarten
through 8th grade, with an average class size of 16.

GRADUATION RATE 100%

Our curriculum goals are illuminated by faith and grounded in scripture and Catholic tradition.

LOCATION: KNOXVILLE, TN

Our 42-acre campus is located in Farragut
West Knoxville, 25 minutes from downtown.

TEACHER-STUDENT: 1:10

18 of our educators hold advanced
degrees. 11% are minority educators.

TOP 1% NATIONALLY

Our eighth grade students scored
in the top 1% nationally on the IOWA Test.