The best way to experience the Prep community is to visit us! Immerse yourself in classes, connect with faculty, and make new friends! Learn why our inclusive community is a place that is truly beyond ordinary.
Saint John’s Prep is a premier arts and sciences world school where we prize imagination, creativity and discovery. Prep offers experiences that nurture curiosity and expand horizons. We invite you to discover Saint John’s Prep!
We take learning seriously at Saint John’s Prep. Our outstanding faculty and staff challenge our students to reach beyond the familiar to try something new, to create, imagine or invent. We engage our students not only as they are but in relation to all that they can become.
Saint John’s Prep offers athletic, co-curricular and arts programs that are committed to a quality experience, highlighted by hard work, pride, and teamwork. We encourage students to try new things and challenge themselves to learn and grow outside of the classroom.
Every student takes part in our Fine Arts Program at Saint John’s Prep. Our well-rounded curriculum supports the development of appreciation and passion for fine arts that will last a lifetime.
Saint John’s Prep offers a spirited array of varsity and intramural sports. Our programs are inclusive with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Our sports teams give Prep students the opportunity to grow interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
College Counselor 320-363-3315 SZIMMERMA002@sjprep.net
Sara (Lofstrom) Zimmerman is a college counselor for Saint John’s Prep. Before joining Saint John’s Prep, Sara worked at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy as an Admissions Counselor, Career Counselor and Course Instructor and Manager of Recruiting and Marketing. She has guidance counseling experience with Minneapolis Public Schools and St. Paul Public Schools. In addition, Sara recently returned from a 2 year position at the International School Dhaka where she was the Head of College Counseling. Sara brings an excitement and deep knowledge base to our College Counseling program.
At Prep, Sara focuses on partnering with each student and their family to create a personalized plan for their college and career goals. She has a passion for education and the journey of personal growth students experience throughout their formative years.
Ms. Zimmerman grew up in Minneapolis and was an exchange student to Honduras for a semester in Grade 12. Speaking Spanish, dancing and traveling have been some of her favorite activities ever since! Ms. Zimmerman has traveled to over 35 countries, but always comes back to Minnesota.