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Saint Peter's Prep is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for young men, sponsored by the Society of Jesus. Established in 1872 and located in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, Saint Peter's historically has responded to the educational needs of its local families in Hudson County, as well as those from throughout northern and central New Jersey and New York City.
The school today is a diverse community with students from 118 towns in 11 New Jersey counties plus three New York boroughs and Long Island.
Its faculty consists of Jesuits and lay men and women.
The students, residents of both urban and suburban areas, represent a variety of ethnic, economic, geographic, social and religious backgrounds.
Saint Peter's considers service to those in need an important component of the mission of the school.
Advanced Independent Language Study, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Science, French, German, Italian, Latin: Caesar & Vergil, Physics, Spanish Language & Culture, Spanish Liter, Statistics, World History
Average SAT score
1253
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
jacket & tie in winter; polo shirts allowed in spring/fall
Club or Organization: Campus Ministry Team, Engineering Club, Ethnic Clubs, Model UN, Newspaper, Robotics, Student Council, TV Studio, Video Game Club, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Band, Choir, Dramatics, Jazz Ensemble, Stage Crew
Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports, Ski Club
School Notes
Saint Peter's Prep is a Catholic, independent college
preparatory school for young men, sponsored by the Society of
Jesus. Established in 1872 and located in the shadow of the Statue
of Liberty, Saint Peter's historically has responded to the
educational needs of its local families in Hudson County, as well
as those from throughout northern and central New Jersey and New
York. The school today is a diverse community. Its faculty consists
of Jesuits, lay men and women, and other religious. The students,
residents of both urban and suburban areas, represent a variety of
ethnic, economic, geographic, social and religious backgrounds.
Saint Peter's celebrates this diversity and considers Jesus' call
to serve those in need an important component of the mission of the
school.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Nathan Lane, '74 - Tony Award winning actor
Minkah Fitzpatrick, '14 - All Pro safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers
St. Peters Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $22,442 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Peters Preparatory School?
The acceptance rate of St. Peters Preparatory School is 40%, which is lower than the national average of 79%. St. Peters Preparatory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from St. Peters Preparatory School?
St. Peters Preparatory School famous alumni include: Nathan Lane, '74, Minkah Fitzpatrick, '14 and Phillip Bosco, '48.
What sports does St. Peters Preparatory School offer?
St. Peters Preparatory School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. St. Peters Preparatory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. Peters Preparatory School?
The application deadline for St. Peters Preparatory School is Dec. 11 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 11 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is St. Peters Preparatory School located?
St. Peters Preparatory School is located in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 11 other private schools located in Downtown Jersey City.
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