St. John Neumann Catholic School

St. John Neumann Catholic School
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Type: Private / Parochial Catholic School
Grades: PK–8
Enrollment: Approximately 405 students

Overview

St. John Neumann Catholic School (SJNCS) is a Christ-centered parochial school in the Diocese of Knoxville, committed to providing both academic excellence and faith formation. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, SJNCS cultivates a spiritually grounded, intellectually rigorous, and community-oriented educational environment.

The school offers a robust curriculum that includes religion, English, mathematics, science, Spanish, technology, art, music, and physical education. Teachers balance mastery of core skills with higher-order thinking, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

SJNCS places strong emphasis on character development, service, and spiritual growth. Students participate regularly in chapel and service-learning projects, fostering a sense of responsibility, compassion, and discipleship. The school’s 42-acre campus features modern facilities, including a technology lab, science lab, performing-arts stage, library, gymnasium, outdoor classrooms, a rosary garden, and athletic fields.

What Makes the School Unique

• Catholic Faith Integration: Faith is deeply woven into all aspects of school life—academics, community, and service.

• Rigorous, Balanced Curriculum: Combines strong academic standards with faith, art, technology, world language, and physical education.

• Character Formation & Service: Encourages students to live out Christian values through service and leadership.

• Modern and Spacious Campus: Well-equipped campus with labs, outdoor learning spaces, athletic fields, and spiritual areas.

• Experienced Faculty: High teacher credentials, small classes, and a low student-teacher ratio help foster strong relationships and individualized support.

• Inclusive Community: Welcomes both Catholic and non-Catholic families while maintaining a strong Catholic identity.

Who Would Really Enjoy the School

• Families who value a faith-rooted, Catholic education with daily spiritual formation and sacramental life.

• Students who thrive in a structured, academically rigorous setting that emphasizes character development.

• Those who appreciate smaller class sizes, strong teacher-student relationships, and individualized attention.

• Kids who enjoy a variety of subjects—academic, arts, athletics—with opportunities for service and leadership.

• Parents looking for a community that integrates faith, family, and education closely together.

Who Would Really Not Like the School

• Families seeking a secular or non-religious schooling option.

• Students who prefer a very relaxed, unstructured, or highly progressive educational model (e.g., Montessori-style or project-based only).

• Individuals uncomfortable with frequent religious instruction, chapel services, or service requirements.

• Families who want a school with minimal rules or traditional behavior expectations rooted in Christian doctrine.

• Those who prefer a very large school setting or a highly competitive academic atmosphere.

Contact Information

Address:
625 St. John Court
Knoxville, TN 37934

Phone:
(865) 777-0077

Website:
sjncs-knox.org