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.
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Saint John’s Preparatory School is proud to celebrate the Class of 2025 at Saint John’s Abbey Church on May 23. The ceremony starts with a 3:00 p.m. Baccalaureate Mass with Saint Cloud Diocese Diocese Bishop Patrick Neary, C.S.C. presiding and Saint John’s Abbey Abbot Douglas Mullin, OSB will concelebrate.
You can watch the Baccalaureate Mass and commencement ceremony starting at 3:00pm using this link.
The Class of 2025 selected Biology teacher Sarah Pasela to give the faculty address. Liam Spychala of Albany will give the senior address. The members of the Class of 2025 are from 7 countries and 14 Minnesota cities and towns.
In 2025, students from the following Minnesota cities and towns will graduate from Saint John’s Prep: Albany, Avon, Clearwater, Cold Spring, Melrose, New Brighton, Paynesville, Red Lake, Saint Augusta, Saint Cloud, Saint Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, and Watkins.
The Class of 2025 is made up of young people from the United States, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Hungary, Nigeria, and Vietnam.
Saint John’s Prep will welcome our students, faculty and staff back to campus in August! The first day of school for Saint John’s Prep is August 20, 2025.
We’re currently enrolling students for the upcoming academic year, and our Admission staff are available to connect with you via phone or Zoom to answer questions and offer you a tour of our Middle School, Upper School, residence halls, and our gorgeous campus. If a member of your family is interested in joining the Saint John’s Prep community, contact our admission team.
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The academic year will begin with an opening convocation at the Saint John’s Abbey Church at 8:30am. Abbot Doug Mullin, along with Head of School Jon Mc Gee, and the entire Saint John’s Prep faculty, staff and student community will be in attendance for the ceremony. Principal Dr. Christine Glomski and Student Council President Vivian Fitch ’26 will be among the speakers at this inspirational launch to the new semester.
Parents, siblings, grandparents, and alumni are welcome to attend this very special event.
A Discovery Day at Saint John’s Prep is a great way for students in grades 5-11 to experience our co-ed school. You are invited to spend the day on campus with a current student and attend our innovative classes, meet our teachers, and be immersed in our community.
Coming to a Discovery Day is also a great way for parents to learn about Variable Tuition, our academic programs, go on a campus tour, learn about the Benedictine tradition, and more!
We look forward to meeting you!
Have questions? Call or email Amanda Henry at 320-363-3332 or ahenry001@sjprep.net
Looking for some great music for your holiday celebrations? Turn on a recording of the SJP “Light of the World” Christmas concert!
Congratulations to all of the musicians and singers who performed at the annual Christmas concert. The concert choir, concert band, jazz band, chamber choir, and orchestra presented their 2025 Christmas Spectacular “The Light of the World” on Monday, December 8 in the Great Hall.
Father (formerly Abbot) John Klassen ’67 served as our narrator. Sean Jacobson served as the band and jazz band director. Jeff Engholm directed the choirs and orchestra.
If you missed the concert, you can watch it using THIS LINK.
May 15, 2026 Events for Families: 9:45am-2:30pm
Parents, grandparents, and families are welcome to join us on May 15 for our A2E Scholarship Day! This is a day to showcase our students’ academic achievements. The day will be filled with presentations, performances, and exhibitions. Here is the schedule that families are asked to follow.
School begins for all students at 8:00am. Programming for families and friends begins at 9:45am. Stay for the day or drop in when it is convenient for you!
