St. John Bosco Catholic School is known for educating students, kindergarten through eighth grade, with a quality curriculum that integrates the values of a faith-based learning experience.
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood on the eastern side of the Ahwatukee community, St. John Bosco is one of the only K-8 Catholic schools in the area. Founded in 2001, it is fully accredited by Western Catholic Education Association and North Central Association with daily classes that include religion, literature, math, science and the arts. Students, grades five through eight, can participate in competitive sports such as baseball, basketball, volleyball, softball and flag football through the Christian Youth Athletics Association (CYAA). The established sports program has yielded eight Regional Champions and even won the prestigious “Most Outstanding Sportsmanship Award”, presented by the CYAA.
St. John Bosco is admissions and tuition based, each year welcoming about 400 students into the school. Although the school caters to students of Catholic faith, enrollment is open to children from all faith traditions. St. John Bosco also boasts nurturing, faith-based preschool and pre-kindergarten programs.
The community at St. John Bosco is extremely active and dedicated, with family and friends logging more than 18,000 volunteer service hours on campus annually. The annual gala, Dad’s Club and PTO all contribute significantly to raising funds for the school. This money supports programs, curriculum and campus updates that make St. John Bosco the renowned and thriving community for which it is known.
Saint Benedict Catholic Church
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
16223 S 48th St,
Phoenix, AZ
394
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Anita Petitti
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Annual Tuition
$8,734
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
26
Part Time Teachers
9
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
47.7%
Hispanic
30.2%
Two or more races
11.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%
Native American
3.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%
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This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/16/2022
Professional staff members that are Christ centered. The campus is always kept clean and nice. Children are well-behaved. Right now I have a son in pre-k and I am amazed at the quality of education he is getting at such a young age, especially compared to public school. He has a detailed schedule they go through each day of the week and they continually inform us as to what he is doing and learning. I couldn't be happier choosing this school.
7/1/2019
Our son just finished Pre-K and is moving into Kindergarten. The teachers were great, very supportive and helped expand my son's interests. Strong values is something that may be difficult to find oustide of the private system. We are looking forward to our daughter joining as well.
7/1/2019
Our family loves St. John Bosco. I have one daughter in Kindergarten and one in Pre-K. We love the faith based environment with small class sizes, caring and dedicated teachers, and excellent academics. The loving and supportive environment is perfect for my girls.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/19/2025
This is a truly exceptional school. We love the warmth of the staff and community. It's such a tight knit community and welcoming place for my children. It's the best Catholic school in Arizona!
2/19/2025
My kids have been at St. John Bosco for two years now (currently grades 3 and K), and I only wish we had landed here sooner. Compared to other schools we've been at (a mix of private and public), SJB feels so much more like a community.In a perfect world I would love for my kids to have an old fashi...
2/19/2025
Both my kids attend this school and they love it! They love their teachers, their loving principal, and friends they’ve made over the years. As a parent, I love the safety of the campus and their curriculum of educating the whole child with God as a center piece.
2/19/2025
Our children LOVE St John Bosco. The teachers are absolutely amazing, the campus is warm and welcoming, the principal is caring and dedicated.Although we weren't present during the previous bad reviews, it does NOT represent the current school. We are extremely thankful for this amazing community an...
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About Ahwatukee
List Price Range
$310K - $2.2M
Homes For Sale
274
Average Home Value
$620,558
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
35%
Household Income
$127,984
% of College Grads
53.9%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,151 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
31.9%
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