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Investing in Learning to Care for our Community.
Pope John Paul II
Catholic School
Welcoming New & Transfer Students for 2026/2027
An outstanding Preschool - 8th grade Catholic School.
Welcome to PJPII, Brighton Park’s premier Catholic school serving preschool through 8th grade. Here, faith meets future-ready learning through an advanced curriculum, an active community, and a deep-rooted commitment to our local neighborhood. Explore what makes the PJPII family so special and schedule a tour with us today!
Office Hours:
7:30am-3:30pm

Welcome to PJPII
It is with deep gratitude and great excitement that I introduce myself as the new principal of Pope John Paul II Catholic School. I am truly honored to join a community so deeply rooted in faith, academic excellence, and service.
Catholic education has always held a special place in my heart because I attended Catholic school myself and deeply treasure the values, faith formation, and sense of community it provided me. Those experiences shaped who I am as both an educator and a person, and they continue to guide my leadership today.
My husband and I are blessed with three children, and family is at the center of everything we do. I understand the trust families place in our school, and I am committed to fostering a nurturing, faith-filled environment where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
I have dedicated more than twenty years to education, serving students as both a teacher and administrator at the elementary and high school levels. Throughout my career, I have been blessed with opportunities to lead curriculum and academic programs, support teacher growth through coaching, and work closely with students and families to ensure student success.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve our school community and look forward to partnering with our dedicated faculty, staff, students, and families.
Together, I know we will continue building a strong community grounded in faith,
compassion, and excellence. Thank you for welcoming me into the school family. I look
forward to meeting each of you in the coming months.
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With gratitude and blessings,
Mayra Quiroz
Principal
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Full-time Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds
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Teacher and Teacher Aide in the preschool classroom
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We accept Action for Children for preschool
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Before and Aftercare available, we also accept Action for Children for this
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Daily religious classes and Sacrament preparation
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Enrichment Title 1 Class available students in Kindergarten to 8th grade who meet the requirements. Title 1 program provides supplemental education services in Math and Reading so that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education
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70% of our teachers have a Master's Degree
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We are a Big Shoulders Fund Plus school
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We offer a variety of afterschool clubs
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Financial aid and scholarships are available from different sources. Contact us so that we can learn more about your student, and share more about our school!
2026/2027 Enrollment
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"My favorite thing about Pope John Paul II School is the staff; they go above and beyond for each child and make sure each child is where they need to be" Brenda, PJP Parent of 2 students & 1 alum





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