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.
Prep at the Rox Sunday, July 13. 2025 at 6:35pm Purchase Tickets
Join us for an evening of fun and baseball at the St. Cloud Rox on Sunday, July 13 as they take on the Mankato Moondogs. Game start time is 6:35pm.
This is a great time to get together with current families, incoming families, alumni, and friends of SJP. Bring your family and invite others to spend the night with you at the Rox game!
For just $15 you get a reserved seat ticket that also includes a voucher for a hot dog and a soda to use while at the game.
Use this link to register and pay for tickets. Registration will close on July 1. We will have your tickets at the game on July 13 when you arrive.
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
The middle school Christmas Concert is scheduled for December 7, 2025 in the Stephen B. Humphrey Theater on the campus of Saint John’s University. The middle school choir, band, and orchestra will all perform delightful Christmas carols and music. This concert will include singers and musicians in grades 6, 7, and 8.
The concert will be streamed using THIS LINK.
This event is free. No tickets are needed. Guests are asked to be seated ten minutes before the performances begin.
The address for the Stephen B. Humphrey Theatre is 2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville, MN 56321.
The Saint John’s Prep Concert Choir, Concert Band, and String Orchestra present their 2025 Christmas Spectacular “The Light of the World” on Monday, December 8 at 7:00pm in the Great Hall. Admission is free. Father (formerly Abbot) John Klassen ’67 will serve as our narrator. The concert will be streamed using THIS LINK.
Families are asked to please collect a program at the door as the concert is interactive with lots of carol singing! The 7:00pm concert will feature a beautiful candlelit segment with the singing of Silent Night. Candles will be distributed at the door before the concert.
The address for the SJU Great Hall is 2900 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville, MN 56321.
Guests are asked to be seated ten minutes before the concert begins.
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.
