SJCS at a Glance

A Century of Quality Catholic Education

St. John Chrysostom School is a co-educational archdiocesan Catholic elementary school in South Los Angeles, educating more than 200 students, grades transitional kindergarten through eighth. St. John Chrysostom School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Educational Association.

Who We Serve

St. John Chrysostom school’s diverse population pulls largely from the community of Inglewood, with a majority being of African American and Hispanic descent. We are proud that many of the students at our school are the children of our alumni.

Where We Are Located

For local people you can find our school at the intersection of Florence Avenue and Centinela. We are next door to St. Mary’s Academy, across the street from a new Luxury Development that is in process. 

If you are not local, it is easy to give you the names of a few places within a couple of miles that you might recognize:

  • The New Forum
  • The New NFL SoFi Stadium
  • Hollywood Park Casino
  • Los Angeles International Airport

Our Community

Since 1927, St. John Chrysostom School has been a place of faith, hope and opportunity. Today, that tradition continues with excellent teachers, eager students and families committed to seeing their children succeed.

» Read about Our History

Our Staff

St. John Chrysostom School staff and faculty are committed to ensuring that students receive a quality catholic education.