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 Facts (2026)
Top Rankings
Saint John's Preparatory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 275 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1857
1907
Campus Size
2900 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
280 students
320 students
% Students of Color
28%
27%
% International Students
25%
20%
% Students Boarding
30%
66%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
81%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
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 PrecalculusAP Spanish and Language Culture I
AP Spanish and Language Culture IIAP Statistics
AP United States Government and PoliticsHonors Knowledge and Truth
Honors Visual Arts Studio IHonors Visual Arts Studio II
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$13 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$46,235
$69,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$19,075
$38,700
Tuition international students
$57,260
$58,300
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$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
Joesph Minks
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
17
Colors
Blue, Cardinal, Carolina blue
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
9
23
Extracurriculars
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
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.
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 19 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Esports, Football, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Skiing, 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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