St. Johns Preparatory School

St. Johns Preparatory School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
21-21 CRESCENT St,  Queens, NY
4.2
3.8
657 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
William Higgins
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$10,700
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
45
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
28
Math
25
English
29
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
93%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
72.8%
Asian
13.3%
Black
8.3%
Two or more races
4.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Hispanic
<1%

School Rankings

#11 Best Catholic Schools in New York
#18 Most Diverse Private HS in New York
#74 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
St. John's University - New York 239 Students
New York University 199 Students
Stony Brook University 143 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 123 Students
Fordham University 112 Students
CUNY Hunter College 100 Students
Columbia University 97 Students
Pace University 89 Students
Adelphi University 89 Students
Boston University 88 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 83 Students
Biology 83 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Nursing 44 Students
Pre-Law Studies 36 Students
Finance 33 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 166 Reviews
5.0 Parent
5/9/2026
My two children attended, and I can confidently say they both had wonderful experiences. The administration and staff are deeply committed to acting in the students' best interests. The school provides an academically challenging environment with high expectations that encourage students to grow and succeed.
5.0 Senior
11/30/2025
I had a good time and there are good teachers at St John's. I enjoyed playing on the soccer team and we played
4.0 Parent
5/20/2025
Post Covid we were looking for a school that had a more intimate space for the children helping them to develop encouraging relationships. We found that over the course of they 4 years, the school provided an excellent academic environment for my son to thrive in.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
1.0 student
7/14/2025
There is no air conditioning whatsoever, they dont even provide the teachers with fans in the 80°+ heat. Some staff curses at students, and belittles them, even teachers complain about the way the school is ran.
5.0 parent
5/20/2022
St. John's Prep is an amazing academic high school. I enrolled both of my children here, despite listening to the negative talk from others regarding the school, and mind you, none of these individuals had children in this school. I'm so happy I don't listen to others and find out for myself if a sc...
1.0 parent
4/4/2022
Please read. As a current student of this school i can say save your money towards college or look for better options for high schools. My teachers are uncaring and are not looking to help at all, and then get tests where no one knows how to do them and mostly everyone fails. Asking for help goes ig...
5.0 parent
9/14/2021
The school managed Covid protocols very well and I always felt very safe to send my son to school. Principal and administrative staff deserves kudos for execution of flawless process.Math, science, english and computer science teachers were simply awesome for grade 9. My son enjoyed his classes and...

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St. Johns Preparatory School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 21-21 CRESCENT St in Queens, NY. Annual tuition is $10,700. The school has a total enrollment of 657 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. St. Johns Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $997,963. Discover additional schools in the area, like Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School, Saint Demetrios Greek-American School, MOTION PICTURE TECHNICAL HS, and more. Learn more about what Queens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Johns Preparatory School.

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