St John's Preparatory School

2280 Watertower Road, Collegeville, MN, 56321-0563
Tel: (320)363-3315
Grades: 6 - 12 | 312 students
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Saint John's Preparatory School is a Catholic/Benedictine, co-educational, day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in the 9th grade. Saint John's Prep is proud to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization's Diploma Programme. Our school is a truly a global community. Students attend Saint John's Prep from the local area, across the United States and from around the world. In fact, 25% of our students come from 18 different countries in 2012-13. We offer rigorous academics along with spiritual growth. Students also have the opportunity to choose from 44 different extra-curricular activities, including athletics, theatre, Knowledge Bowl and more!. Our school is nestled on 2,700 acre campus is filled with beautiful lakes and woods. Visit our website for a virtual tour or call to schedule a personalized tour. We look forward to sharing the many opportunities available to you.

School Overview:
St John's Preparatory School
School Membership(s) Independent Schools Association of the Central States
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1857
Student Body
Total Students 312 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (MN School Avg.: 12%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 53%
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 6 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
AP European History AP German
AP Literature AP Spanish
Average SAT score 1877
Average ACT score 26
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,559
Tuition Notes 5 or 7-day boarding also available for US and International students (costs vary)
% on Financial Aid 46%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,405
Acceptance Rate 69%
Admissions Director Jennine Klosterman
Admissions Associate
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Football
Ice Hockey Nordic Skiing
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 32 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Band Biking
Campus Ministry Canoeing
Chorus Cross-Country Skiing
Dance Downhill Skiing
Film Club German Club
Indoor soccer Investment Club
Jazz Band Knowledge Bowl
National Honor Society Newspaper
Peer Ministry Racquetball
Rock Climbing Snowboarding
Spanish Club String Ensemble
Student Government Swimming
Theatre Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball Walking
Weight Lifting World Club
Yearbook Yearbook

School Notes:

    • Catholic/Benedictine - All faiths welcome
    • College-preparatory school
    • Offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization's Diploma Programme
    • Global community with students from 18 different countries
    • Class of 2012 average ACT score = 26.4
    • 44 Extra-curricular activities to choose from
    • Beautiful campus set on 2,700 acres of lakes and woods
    • 100% of 2012 graduates continued to 4 year college/university

    Profile last updated: 11/06/2012

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St John's Preparatory School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K-7 | 3 mi. away
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Gr. PK-12 | 7 mi. away
Holy Innocents School
Gr. PK-12 | 7.1 mi. away
St Joseph School
Gr. K-7 | 7.2 mi. away
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School
Gr. K-8 | 7.6 mi. away

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