St. John's Prep

One person can change everything. In 1907, that person was Brother Benjamin. He believed that a school, with good at its core, could light the way. Nearly 15,000 graduates later, he’s right. In small classes, our teachers work with young men (starting in sixth grade all the way through 12th) to understand their own unique goodness. And own it. Because, like Brother Benjamin, that’s where change begins. One good turn creates another.

Our purpose as a school community is simple, yet powerful. We aim to educate young men to know good, be good, and stand for good in the world.

Grounded in the traditions of Catholic education, and inspired by the vision and values of the Xaverian Brothers, we strive to open the door to endless possibilities for students. Our teachers foster intellectual and spiritual growth, inspire a commitment to servant leadership, and nurture the gifts and talents of all of our students. It happens with our youngest sixth graders all the way to our college-bound seniors.

We embrace what the Xaverian Brothers call “the common, ordinary, unspectacular flow of everyday life.” Because we believe this is when young men can discover all that they are capable of being and doing. You can see the results in our students and in our more than 15,750 alumni, who have gone on to make a difference in careers and communities around the world.

St. John's Prep, an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12, is committed to educating the whole person. Our rigorous academic and extensive co-curricular program encourages students to develop their spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical, and creative potential, and inspires them to honor the diversity that enriches both our school community and the world beyond St. John's. We challenge our young men to grow in faith and wisdom, to promote human dignity, to act with compassion and integrity, to pursue justice and peace, and to live lives of service to society.

The spiritual values of the Xaverian Brothers—humility, compassion, simplicity, trust and zeal—inspire our community and call us to lives of faith and service. This year, we place a special focus on COMPASSION.

The Xaverian spiritual value of compassion opens our hearts to the experiences of others and inspires us to answers God's call to be servant leaders. It enables us to welcome all people as unique expressions of His love. It challenges us to journey with those in need, those who suffer, and those on the margins. It empowers us to follow our hearts, act for justice, and live lives of mercy and forgiveness.

St. John's Preparatory School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance, athletics and other school-administered programs.