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Monday 7:45am - 3pm Tuesday 7:45am - 3pm Wednesday 7:45am - 3pm Thursday 7:45am - 3pm Friday 7:45am - 3pm

St. John the Baptist School

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St. John the Baptist School

Catholic School in El Cerrito, CA. Our Teachers Work to Empower and Give Your Kids the Kind of Learn St. John the Baptist School was built in 1955 when Rev.

Michael C. Ryan was the pastor of the parish. The opening of the school, however, was delayed by one year due to difficulties in obtaining a community of Sisters to staff it. In August 1956, six Sisters of Mercy came from Ireland and in September 1956, Saint John the Baptist School opened with 200 students in grades one through four. Over the next four years, the school added grades five through e

ight. The first eighth class graduated in 1961. In 1960 the primary wing was added. Kindergarten was started in 1981 and in 1986 Daycare began. The year 1986 saw the start of the Endowment Fund. The fund was established to assist Saint John the Baptist School families with scholarships for needy students, to fund enrichment programs and eventually to offset tuition increases. One of the school's proudest accomplishments occurred in 1988 when the school received a National Award from the US Department of Education for Excellence in Education. The criteria for this award included a review by the Department of the school philosophy and goals, curriculum, student acheivement, character development and the school's relationship with the community. In 1995 a multi-media room was completed. The school is in the process of upgrading the computer program with monies from grants and donations.

08/28/2026

💚🤍💛 Leadership rooted in faith, service, and love. 🙏✨

We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Trombettas, our Principal, and Father Thuong, our Pastor, for their continued dedication to St. John the Baptist School.

Their leadership, guidance, and commitment to our students, families, faculty, and staff help strengthen the faith-filled community we are so blessed to call home. ⛪📚

Thank you both for all that you do—seen and unseen—to help our school community learn, grow, and thrive! 🌟💚

08/19/2026

📚✨ We’re back! Our first day of the 2026–2027 school year is officially here! 💚🤍💛

After a restful summer, our students and teachers returned excited, motivated, and ready to learn, grow, and make new memories together! 🍎✏️😊

There’s nothing better than seeing our classrooms, hallways, and playground filled with smiling faces again. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead! 🌟🙏

08/18/2026

🍎✨ Our teachers are back, excited, and ready for an incredible 2026–2027 school year! 💚🤍💛

The classrooms are set, the bulletin boards are ready to shine (with a few finishing touches still to come 😉), and our campus is ready to be filled with the energy and joy of our students once again! 📚✏️

We can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow morning for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🎉🏫

Here’s to a year full of faith, learning, growth, and unforgettable memories. See you tomorrow! 💚🤍💛

08/14/2026

💚🤍💛 We’re back and ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 📚✨

Our faculty and staff kicked things off with a little friendly competition, plenty of laughs, and time to reconnect after productive summers! 🏆😄

Recharged, reunited, and ready to make this school year a successful one for our students and families. Here’s to a great year ahead! 🍎🌟

07/29/2026

🎨✂️ Creativity is in full bloom during our 2026 Summer Program! 💛🤍💚

Arts and crafts give our students the opportunity to imagine, create, and express themselves while building confidence, fine motor skills, and creativity along the way 🌈🖍️✨

Every masterpiece tells a story, and we love watching our young artists bring their ideas to life! 🎉🌟

07/24/2026

🌱💚 Our Summer Program students are helping our school garden thrive! 🌼☀️

From watering plants to caring for our garden beds, our little gardeners are learning that with patience, teamwork, and a little sunshine, amazing things can grow 🌿😊

We’re so proud of the care they show for God’s creation and can’t wait to watch our garden continue to flourish! 💛🤍💚

07/17/2026

👕💚 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Uniform Exchange!

Families found great uniform pieces, students explored our brand-new play structure, and everyone cooled off with delicious Kona Ice treats on a beautiful afternoon ☀️🛝🍧

Events like these are a wonderful reminder of what makes our school community so special. We loved spending time with all of you and can’t wait to see everyone back on campus soon! 💛🤍💚

07/14/2026

☀️📚 Summer learning has never been so much fun! 💛🤍💚

Our 2026 Summer Program is the perfect mix of hands-on learning, creativity, outdoor play, and friendship. Every day is filled with smiles, new discoveries, and opportunities to grow! 🌈🌿✨

We’re making the most of summer—one adventure at a time! ☀️😊

07/08/2026

🇺🇸🎆 Red, white, and blue never looked so cute! ❤️🤍💙

Our Summer Program students had a blast celebrating the 4th of July with a day full of learning, creativity, and patriotic fun! 🎉✨

They discovered the meaning of the American flag, learned the significance of its colors and stars, and proudly showed off their festive patriotic hats 🎩⭐🇺🇸

Watching our students learn about our nation’s history while celebrating together made for a memorable day filled with smiles and school spirit. We hope everyone had a safe and happy Independence Day! 💙❤️🤍

06/24/2026

🎉🛝 Big news! Our brand-new Elementary Play Structure is officially complete! 🛝🎉

We are beyond grateful to our generous grantors and the incredible members of our school community whose fundraising efforts helped make this dream a reality 💛🤍💚

This project is a testament to what can happen when a community comes together with a shared vision for our students. We cannot wait to see the laughter, friendships, adventures, and memories that will be made on this beautiful new play structure 😊🌟

Seeing this project come to life makes us even more excited for Phases 2 and 3 as we continue investing in the future of our school and creating the best possible environment for our students to learn, grow, and thrive ✨

Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone possible. The best is yet to come! 💚

Address

11156 San Pablo Avenue
El Cerrito, CA
94530

Opening Hours

Monday	7:45am - 3pm
Tuesday	7:45am - 3pm
Wednesday	7:45am - 3pm
Thursday	7:45am - 3pm
Friday	7:45am - 3pm

Website

http://www.stjohnec.org/

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