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B+ 4.3 Massachusetts, US
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2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension] : Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews] : FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B+
Matriculation B
Academics B+
Extracurriculars A-
Community A+
Reviews B-
Austin Preparatory School was founded by the Augustinian Fathers of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova in 1961 and opened to students in September 1963. Austin is, in fact, an abbreviated version of Augustine, so our name does carry on the legacy and acknowledges our debt to St. Augustine and his followers, the Augustinians. Saint Augustine is the School's patron saint, and we strive toward the Augustinian ideal of: "One mind, one heart, intent on God." In 1971 Austin's association with the Augustinians was severed due to declining clergy, and became an incorporated independent school and now operates under the direction of a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. We offer a rigorous college preparatory education for students in grades 6 through 12. While the school operates as an independent school we still hold close to us the traditions and teachings of our founding order, and continue to share the traditions of an Augustinian school.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$31500
Enrollment
735
International Students
3.8%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
16

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#22 Georgetown University 1 +
#25 New York University 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
#29 Wake Forest University 1 +
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1 +
#32 Tufts University 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Brandeis University 1 +
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#55 University of Washington 1 +
#62 George Washington University 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#67 University of Connecticut 1 +
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#77 Clemson University 1 +
#89 Elon University 1 +
#89 Stonehill College 1 +
#97 Clark University 1 +
#105 Drexel University 1 +
#105 University of Denver 1 +
#115 Fairfield University 1 +
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#121 University of Vermont 1 +
#127 Clarkson University 1 +
LAC #27 Colorado College 1 +
#137 University of New Hampshire 1 +
#151 James Madison University 1 +
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1 +
#166 Hofstra University 1 +
#166 Quinnipiac University 1 +
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1 +
#182 Belmont University 1 +
#182 University of Rhode Island 1 +
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1 +
LAC #39 Trinity College 1 +
#219 Sacred Heart University 1 +
#234 Pace University 1 +
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1 +
#285 University of New England 1 +
Bentley University 1 +
Berklee College of Music 1 +
Bryant University 1 +
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1 +
Champlain College 1 +
Coastal Carolina University 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
Eastern Connecticut State University 1 +
Emerson College 1 +
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1 +
Endicott College 1 +
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1 +
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1 +
Merrimack College 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
Providence College 1 +
Roger Williams University 1 +
Saint Anselm College 1 +
Saint Michael's College 1 +
Union College 1 +
University of Edinburgh 1 +
University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1 +
Worcester State University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2012-2017 Total
All schools 46 56
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1
#5 Yale University 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#7 Duke University 1 + 1
#9 Brown University 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 2
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 + 2
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1 + 2
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#24 Emory University 1 + 1
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1 + 2
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 2
#35 New York University 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 2
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1
#40 Tufts University 1 + 1 + 2
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 + 2
#53 Florida State University 1 + 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1 + 2
#61 Purdue University 1 + 1
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1 + 2
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#76 University of Delaware 1 + 1
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#86 Marquette University 1 + 1
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#96 University of Alabama 1 + 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 + 1 + 2
#115 University of New Hampshire 1 + 1
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 + 1
#124 Fairfield University 1 + 1
#124 James Madison University 1 + 1
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1 + 2
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1 + 2
#133 Elon University 1 + 1
#142 Clark University 1 + 1 + 2
#142 Clarkson University 1 + 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
#151 University of Rhode Island 1 + 1
#159 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1 + 1
#170 Quinnipiac University 1 + 1
#185 Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1 + 1
#185 Hofstra University 1 + 1
#209 Sacred Heart University 1 + 1
#236 Belmont University 1 + 1
#249 Pace University 1 + 1
#260 University of New England 1 + 1
Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 2
University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2012-2017 Total
All schools 12 18
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1 + 2
#4 Wellesley College 1 + 1
#9 Bowdoin College 1 + 1
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1
#16 Smith College 1 + 1
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1
#22 United States Military Academy 1 + 1
#24 Bates College 1 + 1
#25 Colby College 1 + 1
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1 + 2
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 + 1
#33 Colorado College 1 + 1
#38 Union College 1 + 1
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Trinity College 1 + 1 + 2
#39 Pitzer College 1 + 1
#45 Union College 1 + 1
#46 Connecticut College 1 + 1 + 2
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1 + 1
#86 Stonehill College 1 + 1
#89 Saint Anselm College 1 + 1
#116 Saint Michael's College 1 + 1
#152 Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2012-2017 Total
All schools 1 0
#5 University of Edinburgh 1 + 1

AP Scores

(2023)
79%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(19)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Latin
Microeconomics
Physics 1
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
European History
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Sports

(17)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(19)
Academic Decathlon
Acapella Club
APS Media Studio
Art Club
Astronomy Club
Austin Band
Academic Decathlon
Acapella Club
APS Media Studio
Art Club
Astronomy Club
Austin Band
Austin Service Club
Best Buddies
Campus Ministry Club
Chinese Club
Coding Club
Creative Writing Club
Culinary Club
Engineering Club
Harry Potter Club
Math Team
New England Club
Spanish Club
The Legend Studio
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Arts

(10)
Choir
Dance
Music
Performing
Theater
Computer Aided Design
Choir
Dance
Music
Performing
Theater
Computer Aided Design
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Design
Screenwriting
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Contact Info

http://www.austinprep.org
101 Willow Street, Reading, MA 01867
781-944-4900
lacostello@austinprep.org
Massachusetts

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 6-12
Urban
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1961
Campus Size: 50 acres
Religious Affiliation: school.Catholic

Application Info

Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE, HSPT, SLEP

Frequently Ask Questions about Austin Preparatory School

Tell me a bit about Austin Preparatory School.
Austin Preparatory School is Co-ed private day school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1961 , and currently has about 735 students, 3.80% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.austinprep.org.
Does Austin Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Austin Preparatory School is offering 19 AP courses.

Austin Preparatory School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Austin Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Dartmouth College, Cornell University, Georgetown University, New York University and University of Virginia.
What is the application requirement for Austin Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Austin Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Austin Preparatory School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Austin Preparatory School in 2024 is $31,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at lacostello@austinprep.org .
Where is Austin Preparatory School located?
Austin Preparatory School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 12 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Austin Preparatory School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Austin Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 344 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Austin Preparatory School has been favorited by 47 users.
How to start with an application with Austin Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Austin Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Austin Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.austinprep.org or call them at 781-944-4900.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Austin Preparatory School?
Yes, here are few: Nazareth Academy-MA, Edgewood Elementary School/Greater Boston Academy and Covenant Christian Academy.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Austin Preparatory School?
The overall rating for Austin Preparatory School is B+.

The section ratings of Austin Preparatory School are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.
Population (2022) 609,023
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport Logan International Airport

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