Pope Francis Preparatory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 452 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,650
Average class size: 14 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / rolling
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School Rankings

Pope Francis Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pope Francis Preparatory School
9	140
10	117
11	107
12	88

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Year Founded

2016

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Student Body

Total Students

452 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

45%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

14 students

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,650

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% on Financial Aid

33%

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$2 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

BasketballCross Country

GolfIce Hockey

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

School Notes

Pope Francis Preparatory School is a Catholic co-educational, college-preparatory school which instills Gospel values and fosters academic excellence in a diverse community of learners.
Our mission is to challenge students to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically to become critical thinkers and faith-based leaders who embody justice, peace, service and mercy in the global community.

Pope Francis Preparatory School is a private, four-year co-educational, college preparatory high school of the Diocese of Springfield. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Massachusetts Department of Education. Pope Francis High School was established in July of 2016 as the result of the merger of two diocesan high schools, Holyoke Catholic High School and Cathedral High School and changed its name to Pope Francis Preparatory School uponarriving at its current state-of-the-art facility in Springfield, MA. It is a regional high school serving students from thirty-fourcities and towns. Students from all ethnic and religious backgrounds are accepted on the basis of standardized testing, grades, and interviews.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe - Notable politician (Graduated 2005) -
- Jane Smith - Award-winning author (Graduated 2010) -

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How much does Pope Francis Preparatory School cost?

Pope Francis Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $12,650 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Pope Francis Preparatory School?

Pope Francis Preparatory School famous alumni include: John Doe - Notable politician (Graduated 2005) and Jane Smith - Award-winning author (Graduated 2010).

What sports does Pope Francis Preparatory School offer?

Pope Francis Preparatory School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.

What is Pope Francis Preparatory School's ranking?

Pope Francis Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Pope Francis Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Pope Francis Preparatory School is Mar. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Pope Francis Preparatory School located?

Pope Francis Preparatory School is located in the East Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in East Forest Park.

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The average private school tuition in Hampden County, MA is $24,168 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hampden County, MA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).