Making a Prep Education a Reality
TUITION AND ASSISTANCE
Tuition
The 2026-2027 tuition for grades 6 through 12 is $36,885
The 2026-2027 tuition for international students is $49,560.
Middle School: What's Included
- Daily lunch and snack
- iPad
- Tuition Insurance
- Athletic participation
- All co-curricular participation
- All retreats
- Grade 8 Celebration, Field Day
High School: What's Included
- Tuition Insurance
- Athletic participation
- All co-curricular participation
- Freshman and sophomore retreats
- Academic field trips
- Science lab fees
- Commencement
Tuition with Average Tuition Assistance Award
| Tuition | Tuition with Average Award* | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Total Tuition | $36,885 | $36,885 |
| Tuition with Average Tuition Assistance Award* | – | $16,175 |
| Deposit (10% of Net Tuition Due at Time of Enrollment) | $3,689 | $2,071 |
| Tuition Balance | $33,196 | $18,639 |
* Represents the average amount of tuition assistance awarded to students in the 2025–2026 enrollment year. Tuition assistance is not guaranteed; families must apply each year and the actual award amount is determined based on each family's circumstances. This average is intended to be used as a tool to help with planning.
Tuition Payment Plan Options
| Tuition | Tuition with Average Award* | |
|---|---|---|
| One Payment: Annual Payment Plan | $36,885 | $18,639 |
| Two Payments: May 1 and November 1 | $16,598 | $9,319.50 |
| Four Payments: May 1, August 1, November 1, February 1 | $8,299 | $4,659.75 |
| 10 Monthly Payments: May 1 through February 1 | $3,320 | $1,863.90 |
Additional Information
| Middle School: Grades 6-8 | High School: Grades 9-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Insurance | Included | Included |
| iPad | Included | $600 |
| Textbooks and Digital Textbooks (estimated range based on courseload) | $100-$150 | $150-$400 |
| Administration Fee (waited for annual payment plan) | $350 | $350 |
| Bus Transportation (optional) | $2,975 | $2,975 |
| Morning Snack / Daily Lunch | Included | See Menu for Pricing |
| Musical Instruments | Required for class; cost varies | Optional |
| Co-Curricular Activities (clubs, athletics, arts)* | Included | Included |
*Excludes overnight trips and select trip opportunities/retreats
Tuition Assistance
The Prep's Tuition Assistance application opens in October for all families. Families apply through Clarity Financial Aid. You must select "St. John's Prep (Danvers, MA)" in order for us to receive your application.
Dates and Deadlines
December 1, 2026: Current Families
Tuition assistance is not renewed automatically. Current students who receive tuition assistance must re-apply each year. The 2027-2028 academic year's deadline is December 1, 2026.
January 5, 2027: Prospective Families
The deadline to apply for tuition assistance for the 2027-2028 academic year is January 5, 2027. Applications received after this deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis pending availability.
Webinars
Clarity hosts several Application Info Webinars for families. During the live sessions, they will go over some key aspects of the application, things to look out for, materials to gather, how to get help, how the tax verification process works, and a robust Q&A. Typically these will run for about 60 minutes and recordings will be made available following the conclusion of the webinars. Register for the fall webinars below:
- Tuesday, September 29, 10 pm
- Wednesday, September 30, 6 pm
- Tuesday, October 27, 10 pm
- Wednesday, October 28, 6 pm
- Tuesday, December 8, 8:30 pm
"Finding SJP changed our son’s life! We give to support the amazing work of the teachers and staff, and to give more young men the chance to benefit from everything that makes the Prep extraordinary."
Current Parent and Tuition Assistance Donor
St. Francis Xavier Merit Scholarship
The St. Francis Xavier Merit Scholarship is a $10,000-a-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.
Designed to foster excellence, promote leadership, nurture character development, and encourage service to others, the scholarship is named for St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of the Xaverian Brothers.
Have a question about tuition and/or assistance at St. John's Prep? Email our Director of Admission and Tuition Assistance Matthew Hyszczak '12 to start the conversation.