School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A
Matriculation
B+
Academics
A-
Extracurriculars
A+
Geo & Community
A+
Reviews
A-
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
$49,560
Enrollment
1502
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
86%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
26
Average SAT Score
1358
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 2 |
| Art #5 | California College of the Arts | 1 |
| #9 | Duke University | 3 |
| Art #9 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 1 |
| LAC #2 | Amherst College | 3 |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 3 |
| #14 | Brown University | 8 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 7 |
| #17 | Rice University | 5 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025)Number of students who took AP tests
497
Number of tests taken
875
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(26)|
Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Computer Science A
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Chemistry
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Computer Science A
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German Language and Culture
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Human Geography
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Latin
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Macroeconomics
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Physics 1
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Psychology
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Statistics
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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Computer Science Principles
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Environmental Science
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European History
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Physics 1
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Microeconomics
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Sports
(21)|
Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Fencing
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Fencing
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American Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Mountain Biking
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Rugby
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Sailing
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Skiing
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Water Polo
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Academic Bowl Team
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Always our Brothers and Sisters (Gay/Straight Alliance)
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Animal Welfare Club
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Anime Club
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Arabic Culture Club
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Art and Design Club (High School)
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Academic Bowl Team
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Always our Brothers and Sisters (Gay/Straight Alliance)
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Animal Welfare Club
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Anime Club
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Arabic Culture Club
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Art and Design Club (High School)
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Asian Cultural Club
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Aviation Club
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Best Buddies
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Celtic Band
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Chess Club
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Chinese Ambassadors Club
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Comic Book Club
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Computer Club
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Environmental Club
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Film Club
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Future Medical Professionals
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Game Design Club
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German Conversational Skills Club
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Greek & Latin Club
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High School Drama Guild
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High School Investment Club
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History Club
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Improv Club
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Jewish Student Union
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Latinos Unidos en Acción (L.U.N.A.)
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Magic Club
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Makers Club
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Math Team
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Mock Trial
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Model UN
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Music Technology Club
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National Honor Society
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Outdoor Adventure Club
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Pax Christi SJP
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PC Builders Club
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Philosophy Club
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Photography Club
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Praying the Rosary
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Prepositions Literary Magazine
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Robotics Team
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Rock Music Appreciation Club
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Science and Technology Club
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Science Fiction Club
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Social Entrepreneurship Club
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Social Studies Club
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Spanish Club
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Speak Up
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Spire Brass
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Student Council
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Swingtown!
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The Eagle's Nest
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Woodwind Ensemble
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Yearbook
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Young Democrats
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Young Republicans
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Arts
(23)|
Play Production
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Painting
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Sculpture
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Jazz Combo
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Playwriting
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Acting
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Play Production
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Painting
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Sculpture
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Jazz Combo
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Playwriting
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Acting
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Band
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Chorus
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Jazz
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Keyboard
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Music Theory
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Percussion
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Piano
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Songwriting
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String
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Game Design
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Portfolio
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Printmaking
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Tech Design
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Fashion Design
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Contact Info
Basic Info
Application Info
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 1502 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.stjohnsprep.org.
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 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
St. John's Preparatory School MA also have 86% 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, 20.15% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.1% go to top 25, and about 2.99% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*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
$49,560 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 admission@stjohnsprep.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@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 336 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also St. John's Preparatory School MA has been favorited by 49 users.
Also St. John's Preparatory School MA has been favorited by 49 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.
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.
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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
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of St. John's Preparatory School MA are:
B+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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