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Cuyahoga County

John Paul II Academy
John Paul II Academy educates students from preschool through grade 8 and is committed to academic excellence grounded in Catholic values.

To ensure the continuance of quality Catholic education, Saints Peter and Paul and Saint Therese Schools united to form a new educational institution, John Paul II Academy located on the corner of East 105th Street and Granger Road in Garfield Heights. The Academy is accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting and holds a valid charter from the State of Ohio. John Paul II Academy continues the proud tradition of its parent schools to provide quality Catholic education to the children in Garfield Heights!

Mission:
The community of John Paul II Academy will work with families to provide a faith-centered Catholic education rooted in the gospel message of love, service, and respect. We strive to be a people of personal growth and academic excellence.

Our Educational Family
John Paul II Academy serves 241 students from preschool to grade 8. Our students come primarily from Garfield Heights but also include students from other surrounding communities. The Academyís focus is working together as a team to integrate faith development with high academic standards.

Faculty members bring a wealth of personal and professional experiences to John Paul II Academy. They are dedicated teachers and staff members who embrace the mission of the school, hold high expectations for all students, and provide a supportive learning environment with timely feedback on student progress.

Parents are a vital part of our educational family and true partners in John Paul II Academy. They are involved in the PTU, school-wide volunteer activities, special celebrations, and fund raising events. Parents and teachers meet regularly to discuss the progress and well-being of their children.

All members of John Paul II Academyís family are committed to integrating the Gospel values with high academic standards at every grade level within the school.