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St. John's Preparatory School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12

Collegeville, MN

2280 Water Tower Rd, Collegeville, MN 56321

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Collegeville since at least 2011

St. John's Preparatory School is an independent Catholic school in Collegeville, Minnesota, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 296 students and around 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of St. Cloud. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
296
Teachers
26.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 144 girls, 152 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
165 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Catholic schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    313’11–12295’13–14283’15–16258’17–18280’19–20278’21–22296’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    628
    728
    831
    945
    1061
    1153
    1250

    Student body

    White67%
    Asian19%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. John's Preparatory School whether it takes part.

    More about Minnesota's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. John's Preparatory School

    What grades does St. John's Preparatory School serve?

    St. John's Preparatory School serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend St. John's Preparatory School?

    About 296 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. John's Preparatory School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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