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Saint Peter's Prep is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for young men, sponsored by the Society of Jesus. Established in 1872 and located in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, Saint Peter's historically has responded to the educational needs of its local families in Hudson County, as well as those from throughout northern and central New Jersey and New York City.
The school today is a diverse community with students from 118 towns in 10 New Jersey counties plus five New York boroughs and Long Island.
Its faculty consists of Jesuits and lay men and women.
The students, residents of both urban and suburban areas, represent a variety of ethnic, economic, geographic, social and religious backgrounds.
Saint Peter's considers service to those in need an important component of the mission of the school.
Saint Peter's Prep is a Catholic, independent college
preparatory school for young men, sponsored by the Society of
Jesus. Established in 1872 and located in the shadow of the Statue
of Liberty, Saint Peter's historically has responded to the
educational needs of its local families in Hudson County, as well
as those from throughout northern and central New Jersey and New
York. The school today is a diverse community. Its faculty consists
of Jesuits, lay men and women. The students, residents of both
urban and suburban areas, represent a variety of ethnic, economic,
geographic, social and religious backgrounds. Saint Peter's
celebrates this diversity and considers Jesus' call to serve those
in need an important component of the mission of the school.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Nathan Lane, '74 - Tony Award winning actor
Minkah Fitzpatrick, '14 - All Pro safety for the Miami Dolphins
Saint Peter's Prep's tuition is approximately $24,551 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Saint Peter's Prep?
The acceptance rate of Saint Peter's Prep is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 77%. Saint Peter's Prep's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Saint Peter's Prep?
Saint Peter's Prep famous alumni include: Nathan Lane, '74, Minkah Fitzpatrick, '14 and Phillip Bosco, '48.
What sports does Saint Peter's Prep offer?
Saint Peter's Prep offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. Saint Peter's Prep is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Saint Peter's Prep?
The application deadline for Saint Peter's Prep is Dec. 11 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 11 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Saint Peter's Prep located?
Saint Peter's Prep is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 9 other private schools located in Downtown Jersey City.
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