St. Francis Preparatory School

6100 Francis Lewis Blvd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
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St. Francis Prep is a Catholic college preparatory school in the Franciscan tradition.
Our mission is to enable all students to develop and broaden their spiritual, intellectual, creative, emotional, social, and physical abilities.
We value the unique contribution each person makes to the Prep community.
Together we create an environment filled with academic sucess, respect, integrity, and joy.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Students: 2,443 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,550
  • Average class size: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Grades OfferedGrades 9-12
Year Founded1858
Summer School OfferedYes

Student Body

Total Students2,443 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade St. Francis Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers150 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio16:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
Average Class Size31 students
Number of AP Courses16 courses
Advanced CoursesAP American History, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Government and Politics, AP Italian, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP World History
Average SAT score1120
Classroom Dress CodeFormal
(Uniform)

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost$9,550
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Admissions DirectorMs. Lisa Schaefer
Admissions AssociateMr. Abelardo Leston

Sports

Total Sports Offered22 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, WeightliftingBaseball, Basketball,
Bowling, Cheering,
Cross Country, Dance,
Diving, Football,
Golf, Gymnastics,
Ice Hockey, Lacrosse,
Paddle Tennis, Rugby,
Soccer, Softball,
Swimming, Tennis,
Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee,
Volleyball, Weightlifting,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.79 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
African American Heritage Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Croatian Club, Drug & Alcohol Prevention Team, Duns Scotus Speech and Student Congress, Egyptian Club, Extraordinary Ministers, Filipino Club, Franciscan Youth Movement, German Club, German Exchange Students, Greek Club, Haitian Club, Harry Potter Club, Hawaiian/Polynesian Club, Hero Club, Indian Club, iPalette Club, Irish Club, Italian Club, Japanese Club, Key Club, Korean Club, Lectors, Library Aides, Liturgical Committee, Liturgical Dancers, Liturgical Ensemble, Liturgy Assistants, Martial Arts, Math National Honor Society, Mathematics Club, Middle Eastern Club, Mock Trial Club, Model UN, Morning Prayer Leaders, National Arts Honor Society, National History Day, National History Scholars Society, National Honor Society, NYS Science Honor Society, Paint Ball Club, Peer Counseling, Peer Tutoring, Photography Club, Polish Club, Political Science Club, Project Challenge, PS4 Big Brother/Sister Program, Public Forum Debate, Retreat Leaders, Rock & Roll Club, San Fran Year Book, Save Our Planet, Science Olympiad, SFPageturners, SFPtv, Snow Club, Soup Kitchen Volunteers, Spanish Club, Students for Social Awareness, The Little Portion Literary magazine, The Seraph Student Newspaper, Trial of the Century, Urban Challenge, video Game Club, Wednesday Jam Session, West African Club, West Indian Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Alvernian Drama Society

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Basketball, Intramural Football, Intramural Frisbee, Intramural Handball, Intramural Ping Pong, Intramural Softball, Intramural Volleyball

School Notes

St. Francis Prep was founded in 1858 by the Franciscan Brothers. Located in Queens, New York, St. Francis Prep draws students from all areas of the city. The school is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Admission to St. Francis Prep is based on a competitive entrance examination and 6th, 7th, and 8th grade achievement.  
  • St. Francis Prep is a Catholic college preparatory school in the Franciscan tradition. Our mission is to enable all students to develop and broaden their spiritual, intellectual, creative, emotional, social, and physical abilities. We value the unique contribution each person makes to the Prep community. Together we create an environment filled with academic sucess, respect, integrity, and joy.
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Students: 2,443 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $9,550
  • Average class size: 31 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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