St. Peters Preparatory 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 City.
The school today is a diverse community. 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 celebrates this diversity and considers Jesus' call to serve those in need an important component of the mission of the school.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 926 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,234
- Acceptance rate: 40%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 10 / rolling
Top Rankings
St. Peters Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1872
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
926 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
22 students
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
Advanced Courses
Advanced Independent Language Study, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Science, French, German, Italian, Latin: Caesar & Vergil, Physics, Spanish Language & Culture, Spanish Liter, Statistics, World History
Average SAT score
1253
Average ACT score
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(jacket & tie in winter; polo shirts allowed in spring/fall)
(jacket & tie in winter; polo shirts allowed in spring/fall)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,234
Tuition Notes
$750 Activities Fee, $300 Book Fee, $250 Tech Fee
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,000
Acceptance Rate
40%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
John Irvine
Admissions Associate
Diane Casazza
Endowment Size
$27 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
20 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Campus Ministry Team, Engineering Club, Ethnic Clubs, Model UN, Newspaper, Robotics, Student Council, TV Studio, Video Game Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, Choir, Dramatics, Jazz Ensemble, Stage Crew
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports, Ski Club
Campus Ministry Team, Engineering Club, Ethnic Clubs, Model UN, Newspaper, Robotics, Student Council, TV Studio, Video Game Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Band, Choir, Dramatics, Jazz Ensemble, Stage Crew
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports, Ski Club
School Notes
- 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. Its faculty consists of Jesuits, lay men and women, and other religious. 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.
Profile last updated: 08/10/2021
School Reviews
Endorse St. Peters Preparatory School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
61 GRAND ST UNIT 2K
JERSEY CITY, NJ$619,000- 1 Bed | 1 Bath
- (0.21 miles from school)
-
27 ERIE ST
JERSEY CITY, NJ$2,994,000- 5 Beds | 4 Baths
- (0.50 miles from school)
-
205 10TH ST UNIT 5L
JERSEY CITY, NJ$499,900- 1 Bed | 1 Bath
- (0.92 miles from school)
-
380 NEWARK AVE #206
JERSEY CITY, NJ$880,000- 2 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.99 miles from school)
Recent Articles

5 Ways To Protect Your Child From Bullying
Bullying lurks everywhere. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your child.

Questions! Questions! Questions!
If you are beginning to think about sending your child to private school, you probably have a lot of questions. Here are some answers to your more common questions.

Marketing Your School: Welcoming New Students
Why is welcoming students so important? Because it makes new students and their families feel that they are part of the school community from Day 1. More about this valuable marketing tool here.