St. John's High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 872 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. John's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John's High School
9	226
10	214
11	225
12	207

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Year Founded

1898

Colors

White, Red

Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

872 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

55 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$16,850.00

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Saint John's High School is a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School.
A Saint John's Catholic education is rooted in the commitment of the Xaverian Brothers to bring Christ to life in young men.
For over one hundred years, a religious and lay staff has assisted students in discovering and developing their God-given talents.
As a college preparatory school, Saint John's fosters the formation of the whole person: spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, creative, and aesthetic.
At Saint John's, students pursue personal growth in an environment that recognizes a moral dimension of life.
A challenging academic program encourages love of learning as a stimulus for continued intellectual development.
Students learn to appreciate the world's beauty while exploring, developing, and expressing their creativity.
Saint John's is a Christian community, founded upon the idea of the interdependence of individual members.
In that context, students shape their identities as unique individuals with mutual obligations.
Respect and appreciation for individual differences and those who comprise the larger community is an important part of the growth process of a Saint John's student.
In the tradition of the Xaverian Founders, Saint John's High School has been committed to students from a diversity of backgrounds, and affirms its commitment to providing opportunities to families in need, to the marginalized, and the poor.

School Mascot: Pioneer

Saint John's High School is a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School. A Saint John's Catholic education is rooted in the commitment of the Xaverian Brothers to bring Christ to life in young men. For over one hundred years, a religious and lay staff has assisted students in discovering and developing their God-given talents. As a college preparatory school, Saint John's fosters the formation of the whole person: spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, creative, and aesthetic. At Saint John's, students pursue personal growth in an environment that recognizes a moral dimension of life. A challenging academic program encourages love of learning as a stimulus for continued intellectual development. Students learn to appreciate the world's beauty while exploring, developing, and expressing their creativity. Saint John's is a Christian community, founded upon the idea of the interdependence of individual members. In that context, students shape their identities as unique individuals with mutual obligations. Respect and appreciation for individual differences and those who comprise the larger community is an important part of the growth process of a Saint John's student. In the tradition of the Xaverian Founders, Saint John's High School has been committed to students from a diversity of backgrounds, and affirms its commitment to providing opportunities to families in need, to the marginalized, and the poor.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. John's High School's ranking?

St. John's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. John's High School?

The application deadline for St. John's High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average acceptance rate in Worcester County, MA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).