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St. John's High School

378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Saint John's High School is a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School.
A Saint John's Catholic education is rooted in the commitment of the Xaverian Brothers to bring Christ to life in young men.
For over one hundred years, a religious and lay staff has assisted students in discovering and developing their God-given talents.
As a college preparatory school, Saint John's fosters the formation of the whole person: spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, creative, and aesthetic.
At Saint John's, students pursue personal growth in an environment that recognizes a moral dimension of life.
A challenging academic program encourages love of learning as a stimulus for continued intellectual development.
Students learn to appreciate the world's beauty while exploring, developing, and expressing their creativity.
Saint John's is a Christian community, founded upon the idea of the interdependence of individual members.
In that context, students shape their identities as unique individuals with mutual obligations.
Respect and appreciation for individual differences and those who comprise the larger community is an important part of the growth process of a Saint John's student.
In the tradition of the Xaverian Founders, Saint John's High School has been committed to students from a diversity of backgrounds, and affirms its commitment to providing opportunities to families in need, to the marginalized, and the poor.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. John's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1898
Colors
White, Red
Campus Size
50 acres

Student Body

Total Students
872 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
St. John's High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Pioneer
  • Saint John's High School is a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School. A Saint John's Catholic education is rooted in the commitment of the Xaverian Brothers to bring Christ to life in young men. For over one hundred years, a religious and lay staff has assisted students in discovering and developing their God-given talents. As a college preparatory school, Saint John's fosters the formation of the whole person: spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, creative, and aesthetic. At Saint John's, students pursue personal growth in an environment that recognizes a moral dimension of life. A challenging academic program encourages love of learning as a stimulus for continued intellectual development. Students learn to appreciate the world's beauty while exploring, developing, and expressing their creativity. Saint John's is a Christian community, founded upon the idea of the interdependence of individual members. In that context, students shape their identities as unique individuals with mutual obligations. Respect and appreciation for individual differences and those who comprise the larger community is an important part of the growth process of a Saint John's student. In the tradition of the Xaverian Founders, Saint John's High School has been committed to students from a diversity of backgrounds, and affirms its commitment to providing opportunities to families in need, to the marginalized, and the poor.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. John's High School's ranking?
St. John's High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. John's High School?
The application deadline for St. John's High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 872 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Worcester County, MA is $20,430 for elementary schools and $43,015 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Worcester County, MA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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