Overview

Saint John's Preparatory School is a Catholic/Benedictine, co-educational, day and boarding International Baccalaureate college preparatory school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding options beginning in the 9th grade. Saint John's Prep is located within the 2,900 acres of woods and lakes of Saint John's University's campus in central Minnesota.

As a student, you will be prepared to face any challenge that lies ahead. You will learn how to believe in yourself, take risks, and view the world with a global perspective. Saint John’s Prep is a place where you will not only dream, you will succeed.
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Saint John's Preparatory School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Boarding
A- Matriculation
A- Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
B Community
B Reviews

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $59,395
Day S. Tuition: $18,325
# of Students: 1,451
Boarding Rate: 30%
Teacher:Student: 1:10%
International Student: 18%
AP Courses: 22
Endowment: $8,615/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1198/1600
IB: Yes
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#63 Lawrence University 3
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 2
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1
#103 Temple University 1
#107 Luther College 1
LAC #27 Macalester College 2
#136 Drake University 1
#139 University of St. Thomas 1
#145 Concordia College: Moorhead 2
LAC #42 Denison University 1
#250 University of North Dakota 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Cedarville University 1
Concordia University Chicago 3
Franklin Marshalls College 1
Hamline University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Saint Cloud State University 1
Saint Johns University 4
University of Duluth Minnesota 1
University of Minneasota Twin Cities 5
University of Minnesota: Duluth 2
University of Minnesota: Morris 1
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Ranking University/College Students
University of Pennsylvania
New York University
Tufts University
University of California: Santa Barbara
University of California: Irvine
Boston University
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities
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AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
401
Number of tests taken
818
72%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(Total 22)
Chinese Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
Chinese Language and Culture
German Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Statistics
Comparative Government and Politics
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
United States History
English Literature and Composition
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IB Courses

(Total 20)
IB English A: Literature
IB English
IB History
IB World Literature
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB Physics
IB Math Studies
IB Mathematics
IB Music
IB English A: Literature
IB English
IB History
IB World Literature
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB Physics
IB Math Studies
IB Mathematics
IB Music
IB Visual Arts
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB Chinese
IB Spanish
IB Philosophy
IB German
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Sports

(Total 7)
Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 9)
Student Council
World Club
National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
Yearbook (Pine Curtain)
Newspaper (Prep Post)
Creative Writing Magazine (The Triangle)
Robotics
Math Team
Knowledge Bowl and Envirothon
Student Council
World Club
National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
Yearbook (Pine Curtain)
Newspaper (Prep Post)
Creative Writing Magazine (The Triangle)
Robotics
Math Team
Knowledge Bowl and Envirothon
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Arts

(Total 12)
Acting
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Acting
Band
Choir
Orchestra
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Studio Art
3D Art
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1857
Campus Size: 2900 acres
Boarding Rate: 30%
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 12/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL: 50, IELTS: 4.5, Duolingo: 85
School Code:
TOEFL: 2677

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 24)
4.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Recommended
4.5 (5 reviews)
Recommended
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5.0 (45 reviews)

Frequently Ask Questions about Saint John's Preparatory School

Tell me a bit about Saint John's Preparatory School.
Saint John's Preparatory School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Minnesota, US. It was founded 1857 , and currently has about 1451 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.sjprep.net.
Does Saint John's Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Saint John's Preparatory School is offering 22 AP courses.

Saint John's Preparatory School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Saint John's Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2024, some students attended University of Notre Dame, University of Michigan, University of California: San Diego, Boston College and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
What is the application requirement for Saint John's Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Saint John's 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 Saint John's Preparatory School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Saint John's Preparatory School in 2024 is $59,395 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 admissions@sjprep.net .
Where is Saint John's Preparatory School located?
Saint John's Preparatory School is located in the State of Minnesota of USA.
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Saint John's Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.sjprep.net or call them at 3203633339.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Saint John's Preparatory School?
The overall rating for Saint John's Preparatory School is B+.

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