Saint John's is located 12 miles west of St. Cloud, a city of 60,000, which is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in Minnesota. Saint John's Prep is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. Memberships include the Minnesota Catholic Conference, the National Association of Independent Schools, the National Catholic Educational Association, and the Midwest Boarding Schools Association. Academic Program Saint John's Prep follows a traditional liberal arts curriculum. Graduation requirements are met through a combination of required and elective courses.
Independent study is also available.
Courses for college credit in German, English, math, science, and dozens of other subjects are readily available for qualified students through the School, Saint John's University, or the College of Saint Benedict. Students take five or more classes per semester. They may also take courses at Saint John's University on the same campus and at the nearby College of St. Benedict. Graduates of Saint John's Prep can complete a B.A. degree in three years with careful planning. A yearlong Study Abroad Program at Melk, Austria, is offered to juniors, seniors, and Prep graduates.