Saint John's Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 271 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,500
Acceptance rate: 69%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint John's Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint John's Preparatory School
6	26
7	28
8	33
9	36
10	53
11	52
12	43

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1857

Colors

Blue, Cardinal, Carolina blue

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Campus Size

2900 acres

Student Body

Total Students

271 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

29%

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

18 students

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP European HistoryAP German

AP LiteratureAP Spanish

Average SAT score

1340

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,500

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Tuition Notes

5 or 7-day boarding also available for US and International students (costs vary)

% on Financial Aid

90%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,500

Acceptance Rate

69%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Laura Hartog

Admissions Associate

Amanda Henry

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$13 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryDiving

E-sportsFootball

Ice HockeyNordic Skiing

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

30 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Campus MinistryDance

Film ClubGerman Club

Investment ClubKnowledge Bowl

National Honor SocietyNewspaper

Peer MinistrySpanish Club

Student GovernmentWorld Club

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChorus

Jazz BandString Ensemble

Theatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BikingCanoeing

Cross-Country SkiingDownhill Skiing

Indoor soccerRacquetball

Rock ClimbingSnowboarding

SwimmingUltimate Frisbee

VolleyballWalking

Weight Lifting

School Notes

Saint John's Preparatory School is a premiere arts and sciences world school, celebrating our Catholic Benedictine tradition.
We are a co-educational, day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in grade 9.
Saint John's Prep is located on the 3,000 acre campus, shared with Saint John's University; a top-ranked liberal arts college in Minnesota.
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 10-15 different countries in any given year.
We are well known for our excellence in academics. Students also have the opportunity to choose from over 40 different extra-curricular activities, including athletics, theatre, Knowledge Bowl and more! Our school is nestled on 2,900 acre campus is filled with beautiful lakes and woods.
Visit our website for a virtual tour or call to schedule a personalized visit.
We look forward to sharing the many opportunities available to you.

School Motto: Listen with the ear of the heart.
School Mascot: Jonnies

Catholic/Benedictine - All faiths welcome (About 40% of our students are Catholic)
We share a campus with Saint John's University, and our students have full access to the University library, dining services, and athletic facilities.
College-preparatory school
Global community with students from 10-15 different countries
44Extra-curricular activities to choose from
Beautiful campus set on 2,900 acres of lakes and woods

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint John's Preparatory School cost?

Saint John's Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $19,500 for private students.

What schools are Saint John's Preparatory School often compared to?

Saint John's Preparatory School is often viewed alongside schools like Cathedral by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Saint John's Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Saint John's Preparatory School is 69%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Saint John's Preparatory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Minnesota with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Saint John's Preparatory School offer?

Saint John's Preparatory School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, Football, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field. Saint John's Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for most sports offered.

What is Saint John's Preparatory School's ranking?

Saint John's Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Stearns County, MN is $6,103 for elementary schools and $9,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Stearns County, MN is 62% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).