San Jose Academy

San Jose Academy (SnJA) is an educational institution founded on January 23, 1970, under the leadership of Msgr. Jose A. Mirasol, with support from parishioners and the Maryknoll Sisters. The school began with Kindergarten classes in June 1970 in the "convento" building, using teachers from St. James Academy, and quickly expanded due to increasing enrollment. Renovations of the old convent created more classrooms, and the school obtained government permits to operate both preschool and grade school departments. By March 1977, SnJA held its first graduation ceremony. The academy later received approval to offer secondary education, appointing Mrs. Virginia Roldan and Ms. Lucila dela Vega as the first lay high school and grade school principals. Throughout its history, SnJA has maintained an outreach program that provides education to public schools in Navotas and offers free vocational and evening high school classes to underprivileged youth, reflecting the founder's vision. Leadership transitions have included Msgr. Pacifico Ma. Mendoza, Fr. Lorenzo J. Egos, Msgr. Severino Casas, and Msgr. Celso Ditan, with the latter two facing financial challenges and declining enrollment. A renewed era began in 1991 under Rev. Fr. Rolando dela Cruz, who improved facilities and educational programs. Subsequent directors, such as Msgr. Jose Norriel B. Bandojo and Rev. Fr. Sanny de Claro, focused on faculty development, technology integration, and spiritual growth, fostering a culture of excellence and community engagement. The school continues to operate under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Jeronimo Ma. J. Cruz as School Director and Mr. Rafael Patrick M. Pecjo as School Principal, with ongoing academic activities like summative assessments for the 2025-2026 school year.