St. John's accepts either our own online application or the Standard Application Online (SAO). You should not submit both. 

• St. Johns' Prep Online Application
• Standard Application Online (SAO)
  • Our school code is: 6537

A complete application consists of:

• The Application Form
• Student Short-Answer Responses
• Parent/Guardian Statement
• Official Transcripts, Discipline, and Attendance Reports from Current Year and Two Years Prior
• Math Recommendation from Current Teacher
• English Recommendation from Current Teacher
• Principal/School Counselor Recommendation
• $50 Application Fee (nonrefundable)
• Interview (optional)
• Additional Recommendation (optional)
• Entrance Exam Scores (optional)
  • Note: Any domestic student entering grade 9 who is interested in being considered for the St. Francis Xavier merit scholarship MUST submit entrance exams scores by January 5, 2026. Being considered for the merit scholarship is entirely optional.
• Tuition Assistance Application (optional)

Please complete the tuition assistance application through Clarity Financial Aid by January 5, 2026. You must select "St. John's Prep (Danvers, MA)" in order for us to receive your application. For more information, please visit our tuition & assistance page.

Standardized testing is optional for any domestic student applying for the 2027-2028 academic year. 

If a family chooses to send us scores, we will evaluate them as part of the application. Submitted scores will be used to support or enhance the academic background of applicants as part of the holistic evaluation process used for all applications.

St. John's will host the HSPT in person on Saturday,  December 6, 2025 and Saturday, December 13, 2025. Those who are interested in testing at the Prep should register through Scholastic Testing Service. Our HSPT code is #19.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does the test-optional policy apply to all applicants? Any domestic student applying for the 2026-2027 academic year is not required to submit entrance exam scores in order to be considered for admission. Please note that any domestic student entering grade 9 who is interested in being considered for the St. Francis Xavier merit scholarship MUST submit entrance exams scores by January 5, 2026. Being considered for the merit scholarship is entirely optional.
• Will omitting scores negatively impact my son's chances of being admitted to St. John's? Not at all. We are proud of our holistic approach to our application review process and believe that each student is an individual with unique skills, interests, and talents that cannot be conveyed by one element of the application alone. If you chose not to submit test scores, we are confident that the application, recommendations, transcript, and optional interview/family conversation will allow us to see a clear picture of your son.
• My son's scores were already sent to St. John's, but I don't want them to be considered. What now? Please contact the Office of Admission at admission@stjohnsprep.org or 978-624-1301 and we will ensure that his scores are not considered during our review of your son's application.
• My son has decided to test. What tests do you accept? Middle School applicants can choose to take either the ISEE or the SSAT. High School applicants can choose to take either the HSPT, ISEE or the SSAT. We encourage you to visit the links below to learn more. As a reminder, all applicants must test on or before January 5, 2027.
  • Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT): The SSAT member number for St. John’s is 6537.
  • Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE): The ISEE code for St. John's Prep is #570750.
  • High School Placement Test (HSPT): The St. John’s Prep HSPT code is #19. 
• Does St. John's offer test prep courses? St. John's Prep does not offer test prep courses.

The St. Francis Xavier Merit Scholarship is a $10,000-per year merit-based award for incoming freshmen of exceptional promise. Eligibility is based on admission test scores and a student's overall application. It is not necessary to submit a separate application for this scholarship. The award is given for each of a student's four high school years. Students who receive the St. Francis Xavier Merit Scholarship may also qualify for need-based assistance, so we encourage families to apply for tuition assistance as well.

Being considered for the St. Francis Xavier Merit Scholarship is entirely optional. Any domestic student entering grade 9 who is interested in being considered for the SFX merit scholarship MUST submit entrance exams scores (HSPT, SSAT, or ISEE). Students must sit for their exams by January 5, 2026. 

While grades 6 and 9 are the traditional entry points at St. John's, we do consider students for admission to grades 7, 8, 10, and 11 at the beginning of each academic year. We encourage you to connect with the Office of Admission to discuss the application and transition process for grades 7, 8, 10, and 11 and how St. John's sets our transfer students up for success. Some helpful information for prospective transfer students is listed below: 

• The application process for transfer students is the same as for students applying for grades 6 and 9 and can be found above. 
• We encourage students who are considering transferring to participate in our visit opportunities to get a sense of St. John's.
• Students who are considering transferring after they have begun their ninth grade year should speak with their St. John’s Prep admission counselor about Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) regulations. 
• Enrolled transfer students go through an orientation program that focuses specifically on them to help support their transition to a new school and community.  
• Because each transfer student's academic background is unique, newly enrolled High School transfer students meet individually with an academic principal to discuss course scheduling and placement. 

St. John’s Prep seeks to honor the diversity that enriches our school community and the world beyond St. John’s through accepting highly qualified international students. St. John's Prep works with Amerigo Education to bring international applicants to our campus. Amerigo Education offers comprehensive international student recruitment solutions to elite schools in the U.S., and functions as St. John's Prep's international student admissions department, assisting us in prescreening and evaluating prospective international applicants, collecting and validating application documents and responding to inquiries from international students.

For more information about how to apply as an international student, please contact Amerigo Education: Ms. Yanan Liu (yanan.liu@amerigoeducation.com).

For more information about the program and the opportunities offered by St. John's, please note that St. John's:

• Accepts international students into grades 9 and 10.
• Offers dedicated faculty support for international students.
• Provides counselors to assist students in college application and selection.
• Is authorized by SEVIS to issue I-20 forms.
• Tuition for international students, $46,975 for the 2025-2026 school year, reflects the additional services and supports provided for our international students.