of 180 in "Best Value Schools".
The School of Law was ranked 84th for 2023. The School of Education ranked tied for 105th in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report for 2021.
Forbes ranked St. John's 202nd on its "America's Top Colleges" list in 2024–25 out of the 500 best private and public colleges, universities and service academies. In order to be considered for the rankings, the school had to qualify as one of the top 15% of the 4,300 degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the US.
== Student life ==
Though a Catholic institution, the students are of all faiths. St. John's offers and funds, through the Student Government, more than 180 academic, professional, and recreational student organizations, as well as the St. John's Bread and Life program which is dedicated to serving the poor by providing food, services, and support resources. Mass is held on the Queens Campus three times daily and the sacrament of confession is available daily. There are many devotions held at the university as well, such …