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Saint John's Preparatory School

1857 Watertower Road, Collegeville, MN, 56321-0563 -

School Notes Overview:

Saint John's Preparatory School is a Benedictine, co-educational, day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in the 9th grade. The education at Saint John's Prep offers students a strong relationship with a top University, personal attention, high academic standards, opportunities is sports and activities and opportunity for spiritual and moral development. Saint John's Prep School's emphasis on academic rigor and spiritual growth attracts students from all over Minnesota, from across the United States and from around the world as they seek the best possible preparation for college....

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School Overview:

	Saint John's Preparatory School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year	Yes
Year Founded	1857
County	Stearns County, MN
Student Body
Total Students	319 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	24%	13%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 13 students
	Grade 7 - 29 students
	Grade 8 - 26 students
	Grade 9 - 49 students
	Grade 10 - 66 students
	Grade 11 - 65 students
	Grade 12 - 71 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	34 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	53%
Average Class Size	16
Number of AP Courses	6
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
	Advanced Courses
	AP Spanish	AP Literature
	AP German	AP European History
Average SAT score	1877
Average ACT score	26
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	175 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$13,245
Tuition Notes	5 or 7-day boarding also available for US and International students (costs vary)
% on Financial Aid	38%
Acceptance Rate	69%
Head of School	Fr. Timothy Backous, O.S.B.
Admissions Director	Jennine Klosterman
Admissions Associate	Amy VanSurksum
Sport
Total Sports Offered	12
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Football
	Gymnastics	Ice Hockey
	Nordic Skiing	Soccer
	Softball	Swimming
	Tennis	Track and Field
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	32
	Extracurriculars
	Band	Biking
	Campus Ministry	Canoeing
	Chorus	Cross-Country Skiing
	Dance	Downhill Skiing
	Film Club	German Club
	Indoor soccer	Jazz Band
	Knowledge Bowl	Mock Trial
	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:

Saint John's Preparatory School is a Benedictine, co-educational, day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in the 9th grade. The education at Saint John's Prep offers students a strong relationship with a top University, personal attention, high academic standards, opportunities is sports and activities and opportunity for spiritual and moral development. Saint John's Prep School's emphasis on academic rigor and spiritual growth attracts students from all over Minnesota, from across the United States and from around the world as they seek the best possible preparation for college.
Profile last updated: 11/12/2009

In the News:

Saint John's Preparatory School announces 10 Top 2009 Graduates (Stearns-Morrison Enterprise)
posted on May 23, 2009 at 03:24:41 pm
Saint John's Preparatory School in Collegeville will hold its 152nd commencement ceremony May 23rd at Saint John's Abbey Church, beginning with a 10 a.m. Baccalaureate Mass, followed by the presentation of diplomas to 63 graduates.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (56321)	School Zip (56321)	(MN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	n/a	4,915,288 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	n/a	25%
Population Average Age	n/a	35 years old
Average Household size	n/a	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	n/a	$49,130
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	n/a	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	n/a	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	n/a / n/a	70% / 30%