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Matriculation B+
Academics A
Extracurriculars A+
Community A
Reviews B
Founded in 1907, St. John’s Prep is an all-boys school that has provided an incredible academic experience to over 17,000 graduates, guiding students towards becoming their best selves for over 116 years. Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, about 20 minutes north of Boston, St. John’s Prep’s beautiful 175-acre campus is home to approximately 1,500 young men from grades 6 through 12, making it the largest private school in the metro Boston area. Graduates of St. John’s Prep go onto some of the best colleges and universities in the world, including all Ivy League Schools and Top 10 universities such as University of Chicago and Duke University.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$46,975
Enrollment
1496
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
83%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
AP
26
Average SAT Score
1352
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
16

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Harvard College 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Northwestern University 1 +
#13 Dartmouth College 1 +
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#23 Georgetown University 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#27 University of Southern California 1 +

AP Scores

(2024)
Number of students who took AP tests
474
Number of tests taken
722
77%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(26)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
German Language and Culture
Human Geography
Latin
Macroeconomics
Physics 1
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Computer Science Principles
Environmental Science
European History
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics C: Mechanics
Microeconomics
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Sports

(22)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Ultimate Frisbee
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(56)
Academic Bowl Team
Always our Brothers and Sisters (Gay/Straight Alliance)
Animal Welfare Club
Anime Club
Arabic Culture Club
Art and Design Club (High School)
Academic Bowl Team
Always our Brothers and Sisters (Gay/Straight Alliance)
Animal Welfare Club
Anime Club
Arabic Culture Club
Art and Design Club (High School)
Asian Cultural Club
Aviation Club
Best Buddies
Celtic Band
Chess Club
Chinese Ambassadors Club
Comic Book Club
Computer Club
Environmental Club
Film Club
Future Medical Professionals
Game Design Club
German Conversational Skills Club
Greek & Latin Club
High School Drama Guild
High School Investment Club
History Club
Improv Club
Jewish Student Union
Latinos Unidos en Acción (L.U.N.A.)
Magic Club
Makers Club
Math Team
Mock Trial
Model UN
Music Technology Club
National Honor Society
Outdoor Adventure Club
Pax Christi SJP
PC Builders Club
Philosophy Club
Photography Club
Praying the Rosary
Prepositions Literary Magazine
Robotics Team
Rock Music Appreciation Club
Science and Technology Club
Science Fiction Club
Social Entrepreneurship Club
Social Studies Club
Spanish Club
Speak Up
Spire Brass
Student Council
Swingtown!
The Eagle's Nest
Woodwind Ensemble
Yearbook
Young Democrats
Young Republicans
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Arts

(22)
Play Production
Painting
Sculpture
Jazz Combo
Playwriting
Acting
Play Production
Painting
Sculpture
Jazz Combo
Playwriting
Acting
Band
Chorus
Jazz
Keyboard
Music Theory
Percussion
Piano
Songwriting
String
Theater
Ceramics
Drawing
Game Design
Portfolio
Printmaking
Tech Design
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Contact Info

https://www.stjohnsprep.org
72 Spring Street Danvers, MA 01923
978-774-1050
jglover@stjohnsprep.org
Massachusetts

Basic Info

All-boys
Day School Grades: 6-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1907
Campus Size: 175 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL, Duolingo
School Code:
SSAT: 6537
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Frequently Ask Questions about St. John's Preparatory School MA

Tell me a bit about St. John's Preparatory School MA.
St. John's Preparatory School MA is All-boys private day school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1907 , and currently has about 1496 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.stjohnsprep.org.
Does St. John's Preparatory School MA have rigorous academic requirements?
St. John's Preparatory School MA is offering 26 AP courses.

St. John's Preparatory School MA also have 83% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do St. John's Preparatory School MA students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.13% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.97% go to top 25, and about 2.89% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for St. John's Preparatory School MA?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. John's Preparatory School MA’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for St. John's Preparatory School MA?
The day tuition for St. John's Preparatory School MA in 2024 is $46,975 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jglover@stjohnsprep.org .
Where is St. John's Preparatory School MA located?
St. John's Preparatory School MA is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA.
How popular is St. John's Preparatory School MA on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. John's Preparatory School MA is among the most popular schools, within top 345 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also St. John's Preparatory School MA has been favorited by 47 users.
How do I complete an application for St. John's Preparatory School MA?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. John's Preparatory School MA. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit St. John's Preparatory School MA’s official site: https://www.stjohnsprep.org or call them at 978-774-1050.
Are there additional schools that are located close to St. John's Preparatory School MA?
Yes, here are few: Bishop Fenwick High School, Plumfield Academy and Wreath School, Inc.

What is the FindingSchool rating for St. John's Preparatory School MA?
The overall rating for St. John's Preparatory School MA is A-.

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

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