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Saint John's Preparatory School
1857 Watertower Road, Box 4000, Collegeville, MN 56321 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 1-800-525-7737

"Established in 1857, Saint John’s Prep is a Catholic/Benedictine co-educational boarding school for students in grades 9-12 and offers a post-graduate program. Emphasizing academic rigor and spiritual growth, Saint John’s Prep attracts students from across the United States and from around the world..."

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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12, PG 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1857 1900
Campus Size 2700 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 321 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 8% 18%
Percent International Students 25% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 32% 70%
Average SAT Score 1824 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1630 - 2060 -
Average ACT score 26 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 6 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 53% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $9 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $30,070 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $13,245 $22,560
Tuition international students $34,427 $38,650
Tuition 5 day boarding $26,782 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 38% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 81% 60%
Director of Admissions Jennine Klosterman
Associate Director of Admissions Amy VanSurksum
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GymnasticsIce Hockey
Indoor SoccerNordic Skiing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and Field 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 14 23
 
 
Campus MinistryChinese Club
Film ClubGerman Club
Jazz BandKnowledge Bowl
Mock TrialNational Honor Society
Peer MinistrySpanish Club
Student GovernmentTheater
World ClubYearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003
St. John's University
7
College of Saint Benedict
6
University of Wisconsin, Madison
4
Lewis and Clark College
3
Colorado College
2
Macalester College
2
University of St. Thomas
2
Harvard College
1
Purdue University
1
Wellesley College
1
School Notes:
  • Celebrating our 153rd year of educating students, Saint John’s Prep is a Catholic/Benedictine co-educational boarding school for students in grades 6-12 and offers a post-graduate program.
  • Boarding is available for students in grades 9-12. Five day and seven day options are available. All weekend breaks can be covered by trips or host family stays, except for Christmas.
  • With an emphasis on academic rigor and spiritual growth, Saint John’s Prep attracts students from the local area, across United States and from around the world.
  • The high school shares the campus with Saint John’s University, a premiere liberal arts college. The resulting additional opportunities include the chance to take authentic college classes, and provides full access to the athletic facilities, the college library, dining facilities, etc.
  • Saint John’s Prep is located on 2,700 acres in central Minnesota, 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
  • Incoming 9th grade students may apply for one of five Headmaster Scholarships based on their academic, athletic, leadership and extra-curricular activities. A science scholarship and theatre scholarship are also available.
  • School accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the North Central Association (ISACS)
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Senator Eugene McCarthy - 1932 -
    • Senator David Durenberger - 1951 -
  • Profile last updated: 10/30/2009
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