Saint John's Prep is an independent college prep day and boarding school guided by Benedictine values.
Students in grades 6-12 from diverse backgrounds immerse themselves in a learning environment surrounded by the natural beauty of our pristine woods and lakes shared with Saint John's University.
We prepare students for lives of purpose, service, and achievement in a global society.
Quick Stats (2025)
Top Rankings
Saint John's Preparatory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1857
1907
Campus Size
2900 acres
125 acres
Colors
Blue, Cardinal, Carolina blue
Student Body
Enrollment
280 students
315 students
% Students of Color
28%
26%
% International Students
25%
21%
% Students ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
30%
67%
Average SAT Score
1373
(Out of 1600)
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Average Class Size
18 students
12
* National Avg. »
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
12
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
81%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$13 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
(ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
$46,235
$68,800
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$19,075
$37,000
Tuition international students
$57,260
$59,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø)
(5 Day ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø)
$38,675
$49,624
% Students on Financial Aid
62%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$10,500
$25,000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88%
64%
Director of Admissions
Laura Hartog
Associate Director of Admissions
Molly McAlister
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
12
18
Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus
AP ChemistryAP Chinese Language and Culture
AP Comparative GovernmentAP English Literature
AP German Language and CultureAP Macroeconomics
AP MicroeconomicsAP Physics
AP Spanish Language and CultureAP Statistics
Honors Visual Arts Studio
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
16
College Matriculation
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Saint John`s Prep has 280 total students in grades 6-12, and boarding students are grades 9-12.
- We have students represented from 14 countries, and 30% of our students live on campus in our newly renovated Saint Michael residence hall.
- We are located on 2900 acres of woods and lakes in Collegeville, MN on the campus of Saint John`s University. Our students can take college courses, use the facilities including the dining services and the library, and are immersed in the college environment to help prepare them.
- Saint John`s Prep uses a curriculum called Aspire to Excellence which allows students to earn merits in 7 different disciplines which can lead to earning distinctions and graduating with Honors. We have a 100% college acceptance rate.
- Saint John's Prep offers many robust extra-curricular activity options including atheletics, fine and performing arts, and academic clubs.
- We have a 11:1 student to teacher ratio, and a 93:1 student to counselor ratio.
- Saint John's Preparatory School accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint John's Preparatory School cost?
Saint John's Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $46,235 for boarding students and $19,075 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Saint John's Preparatory School?
The acceptance rate of Saint John's Preparatory School is 88%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
What sports does Saint John's Preparatory School offer?
Saint John's Preparatory School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Track and Field.
What is Saint John's Preparatory School's ranking?
Saint John's Preparatory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Saint John's Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Saint John's Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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