Saint John's Preparatory School vs. Dunn School
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Saint John's Preparatory School
2280 Watertower Road
Collegeville, MN 56321, United States of America
Collegeville, MN 56321, United States of America
Dunn School
P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441, United States of America
Los Olivos, CA 93441, United States of America
Top Rankings
Saint John's Preparatory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:
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Dunn School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 99 schools) for:
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Student Attention
Student Attention
Overview
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.
Founded in 1957, Dunn School is an independent, college preparatory, 6th through 12th grade coeducational boarding and day school.
We are located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, in Los Olivos, California, 30 miles from Santa Barbara.
Dunn School's 60-year old mission is to educate the whole student to his or her fullest potential in preparation for a life of learning and responsible leadership in society. We achieve this by focusing on the development and integration of 5 core values: Social and emotional wellness; physical readiness; intellectual growth; social responsibility; and moral courage.
School Focus
n/a
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1857
1957
Campus Size
2900 acres
58 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
280
249
% Students of Color
28%
45%
% International Students
25%
16%
% Students Boarding
30%
60%
Average SAT Score
1373
1210
Average ACT score
28
25
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
18
10
Student : Teacher ratio
11:1
5:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
12
13
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
81%
63%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$13 million
$13 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$46,235
$66,900
Tuition (Day Students)
$19,075
$31,600
Tuition (international students)
$57,260
$66,900
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$38,675
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$10,500
$22,961
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
n/a
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
88%
45%
Director of Admissions
Laura Hartog
Mike Mckee
Associate Director of Admissions
Molly McAlister
Sarah Harris
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
12
13
Sport
Total Sports Offered
16
8
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Affinity Club, Badminton Club, Computer Science Club, Dance Company, Debate Club, Dormitory Council, Drama/Theatre, Dunn School Band, Film Club, Mountain Biking, Peer Tutoring Association, Pickle Ball, Spirit Committee, Student Government, Surf Club, Sustainability Club, Swimming, Yoga, Youth 4 Direct Relief Club