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Unite as Brothers

THRIVE THROUGH CONNECTION

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“When you talk about community and brotherhood in the Xaverian tradition, that’s about standing with each other, being with each other, learning with each other, learning from each other, adapting, and being present to one another.”

Kyle Hackett Class of 2020

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Spiritual

To us, spiritual wellness means cultivating an inner sense of integrity and honor rooted in the Xaverian values. It means deciphering meaning, finding purpose, evaluating values and beliefs, and finding faith in God.

Explore Campus Ministry

Intellectual

Academic wellness means engaging via hands-on, project-based learning, satisfying critical thinking and curiosity across a breadth of academic disciplines.

Dive Into Academics

Social

Social wellness at the Prep means purposefully forming relationships based on mutual trust and respect to ensure no one walks alone on their journey.

Student Life at the Prep

Emotional

At St. John's Prep, emotional wellness means developing the resilience and mental skills needed to manage stress, build confidence, and navigate a global society.

Learn About School and College Counseling

Physical

Fostering the principles of nutrition, physical activity, and awareness of choice on the body is what physical wellness is all about.

Explore Wellness

Creative

Stretch your imagination through aesthetic wellness and the arts to discover the beauty of creative expression and the ability to think differently.

Fine Arts at St. John's Prep

Bridge Faith and Reason

Rooted in our Catholic identity and the spiritual values of the Xaverian Brothers, St. John’s Prep forms young men of all faiths into leaders of integrity.

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ZEAL

TRUST

SIMPLICITY

HUMILITY

COMPASSION

ZEAL

TRUST

SIMPLICITY

HUMILITY

COMPASSION

ZEAL

TRUST

SIMPLICITY

HUMILITY

COMPASSION

Unlock Your Hidden Talents

Grow From Opportunity

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100+

elective courses

23

Advanced Placement courses

17

labs for hands-on learning

30+

courses in visual and performing arts

20+

Drama Guild state titles won since 1974

4+

music bands and ensembles available for all levels

85%

student participation in sports

22

interscholastic sports

35+

Boston Globe Nason Awards for athletic excellence

70+

clubs and co-curricular activities

90+

communities across three states represented by diverse student body

10

student buildings on campus

Embrace Your Academic Potential

Tailor your journey through a hands-on curriculum that encourages you to explore and grow from opportunity. From project-based labs to university-level prep, you will find the freedom to satisfy your curiosity.

Discover Your Creative Voice

Every student is invited to create, perform, and blend creativity with expression alongside our faculty of working artists . Whether in the theater, the woodshop, or the pottery studio, you will find a space to belong.

Forge Connections on, and off, the Field

Athletics at St. John’s provide an arena to level up your game and cultivate the strength of character our Eagles are known for. Here, teamwork and persistence matter as much as the win.

Find Your Niche and Lead

With dozens of clubs, you can bond over shared interests and uncover connections that turn classmates into brothers. These experiences prepare you to lead and serve in a diverse world.

Uncover Connections

RELATE ON A DEEPER LEVEL

"I chose St.John’s Prep because the school fosters a community like no other. It has an unmatched atmosphere and fosters a brotherhood that, for me, has created friendships that will last a lifetime."

Reflections of a St. John’s Alum

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Sawyer Cheverie '26

"I wondered if this was truly the right place for me. Then I attended the sophomore retreat and everything changed."

Class of 2026
Reflection

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Carlos Hincapie '28

"I came from a really small school, but I saw really quickly how welcoming everyone was."

Class of 2028
Reflection

Jack Cullinane '28

"Buy in! Because it makes it all worthwhile."

Advice
Class of 2028

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Meredith Massaro P'23 '25 '28 '31

"Our experience at St. John's goes far beyond the years our boys have spent here."

Parent
Reflection

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Tucker Webb '27

"We have a really supportive culture of getting help. We really just want to see each other do our best."

Class of 2027
Reflection

Tour Your Training Grounds

JOURNEY TOGETHER

Your quest unfolds across a bucolic, 175-acre campus designed to be a safe harbor for your journey. With ten dedicated student buildings, our world-class facilities provide a blank page for you to write your story.

10 STUDENT BUILDINGS

Specialized facilities for learning, including 17 high-tech labs and the 350-seat Kaneb Theater.

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STATE-OF-THE-ART WELLNESS CENTER

Home to the 80,000-square-foot Leo and Joan Mahoney Wellness Center, featuring an eight-lane pool and four-court field house.

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175-ACRE CAMPUS

Expansive grounds conveniently located northeast of Boston that serves as a vibrant home for our grades 6–12 community.

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TAKE THE NEXT STEPS