Saint John of the Cross Catholic School
St. John of the Cross Catholic School represents an educational ministry of St. John of the Cross Catholic Parish. The school is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, California.
St. John of the Cross Catholic School is a comprehensive Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association.
Campus News and Updates
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2026-2027!
Visit our Enrollment Page for more information.
Print the 2025-26 School Calendar (PDF)
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Last Friday of the month: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Why St. John of the Cross?
St. John of the Cross Catholic School is an award-winning school rooted in a strong Catholic identity. We offer an excellent academic curriculum alongside a wide variety of extracurricular activities and sports — all within a safe, nurturing, and faith-filled community where every student, family, and educator is welcomed and valued.
Let Us Show You Around!
St. John of the Cross is located at 8175 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA. To schedule a tour, please contact our school office during business hours — we'd be happy to find a time that works for you.
You're also welcome to submit an inquiry through our Contact Us page, and our Admissions Office will follow up with you directly.
📞 619-466-8624 ✉️ mguerrero@stjohncross.org
Join Our SJC Family
We welcome students from Preschool through 8th grade. Ready to take the next step? Submit an inquiry, and our Admissions Office will be in touch.
Alumni Spotlight
Kera Hernandez SJC Class of 2016
Kera Hernandez was an outstanding athlete and student at SJC. She went on to be Captain, All-Academic Team, and MVP of the Eastlake High School Varsity Basketball team, and an All-League All-Star for the Eastlake Lacrosse team.
In 2025, Kera earned her Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering from the University of San Diego. Today, she works as a Computer Scientist at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) and serves as Head Coach of the University of San Diego Women's Club Lacrosse team. We can't wait to see where she goes next. Congratulations, Kera!
Be sure to check us out on social media and give us a like!
Phone Number
(619) 466-8624
School Address
8175 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Last Friday of the month: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
School Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Fridays: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Last Friday of the month: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Extended Care Hours
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Fridays 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Secretary
Ms. Guerrero
mguerrero@stjohncross.org
Finance Office
Ms. Quiñones
egquinones@stjohncross.org
Principal
Ms. Lupita Hernandez
mghernandez@stjohncross.org
Preschool Director
Mrs. Samantha Hernandez
slhernandez@stjohncross.org