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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
Top Rankings
Saint John's Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1857
Colors
Blue, Cardinal, Carolina blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
Campus Size
2900
Student Body
Total Students
271 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP European HistoryAP German
AP LiteratureAP Spanish
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,500
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.: 81%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Laura Hartog
Admissions Associate
Amanda Henry
Application URL
Endowment Size
$13 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
30 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
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
- 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
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 86%. 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, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, 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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