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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 665 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,000
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. John's Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John's Preparatory School
9	156
10	161
11	178
12	170

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Year Founded

1870

Colors

White, Red

Summer School Offered

Yes

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First Day of School

Wed. Sep 9, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

665 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

98%

Average Class Size

21 students

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

Average SAT score

1220

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,000

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College Acceptance Rate

100%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Discover the St. John's Prep difference.
Located in Astoria, just 10 minutes from Manhattan, St. John's Preparatory School is a nationally ranked Catholic college preparatory school.
Ranked #11 by Niche among all Catholic high schools in New York City and recognized with AP Gold Status, St. John's Prep offers small class sizes, outstanding academics, and an environment rooted in faith, scholarship, service, and leadership.
Through exclusive partnerships-including our Baccalaureate Program with St. John's University-students gain a head start on college while building the knowledge, character, and confidence to succeed in college and beyond.

School Motto: Ut Vitam Habeant Abundantius
School Mascot: Red Storm

Source: Verified school update

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How much does St. John's Preparatory School cost?

St. John's Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $11,000 for private students.

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

St. John's Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

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

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

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,525 for elementary schools and $15,513 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).