Saint Peter's Prep (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 871 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,901
Acceptance rate: 40%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 11 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint Peter's Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Saint Peter's Prep
9	217
10	248
11	215
12	191

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Grade 10 highest at 248 students, with Grade 12 lowest at 191 and the other grades close behind.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Year Founded

1872

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 11, 2027

Campus Size

7 acres

School Motto

Sub Umbra Petri

Student Body

Total Students

871 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

80 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

65%

Average Class Size

22 students

Average SAT score

1200

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

jacket & tie in winter; polo shirts allowed in spring/fall

Number of AP Courses

24 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Advanced Independent Language StudyArt History

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

ChineseEnglish Language

English LiteratureEnglish Seminar

Environmental ScienceFrench

GermanItalian

Latin: Caesar & VergilModern World History

Music TheoryPhysics

Spanish Language & CultureSpanish Lit.

StatisticsWorld History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Jesuit Schools Network (formerly JSEA) (JSN)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 11 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,901

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Tuition Notes

$750 Activities Fee, $300 Book Fee, $300 Tech Fee

Summer Program Cost Notes

Enrichment course tuition varies by the length of the course.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$9,100

Acceptance Rate

40%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

John Irvine

Admissions Associate

Michael Wright

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$60 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWater Polo

Winter TrackWrestling

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Colors

White, Maroon, Silver

School Mascot

Marauder

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

21 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Aerospace ClubCampus Ministry Team

Cutural ClubsEngineering Club

ESportsModel UN

NewspaperRobotics

Stock Market ClubStudent Council

TV StudioVideo Game Club

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClubBand

ChoirDramatics

Jazz EnsembleStage Crew

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Intramural SportsSki 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 with students from 122 towns in 12 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 New York Jets
- Phillip Bosco, '48 - Tony Award winning actor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Peter's Prep cost?

Saint Peter's Prep's tuition is approximately $25,901 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 78%. 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 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, E-sports, 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.

What is Saint Peter's Prep's ranking?

Saint Peter's Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Jersey City, NJ is $21,322 for elementary schools and $21,446 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Jersey City, NJ is 69% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).