New Jersey's Jesuit High School. Since 1872.

Since 1872, young men have begun the journey of a lifetime at the corner of Grand & Warren.
Discover what you can be when you accept the challenge to be yourself, only greater.

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Five Spirit Awards for Class of ’26

by Mike Jiran
on Apr 15
On Monday morning, the Prep community gathered to present the fourth round of Spirit Awards for the 2025-26 school year. Congratulations to five seniors who became the newest honorees in a proud Prep tradition that stretches back to 1981! Please join us in celebrating the following students for their contributions to the life of the Prep community: Learn more about how each of these “unsung heroes” has made an impact at Grand & Warren in […]
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Rich Hansen III, ’03 to Serve as Prep’s Next Athletic Director

by Mike Jiran
on Apr 14
Rich Hansen III, '03 will serve as Saint Peter’s Prep’s next athletic director, beginning July 1. Coach Hansen has served as assistant AD for the past 19 years, and Prep Football’s head coach for the past five seasons, following 18 seasons as defensive coordinator. 
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Prep and U. of Scranton Announce Course-Credit Agreement

by Mike Jiran
on Mar 27
Following a visit this week to the University of Scranton, Prep Principal Chris Caulfield, '03 announced an agreement with the Jesuit university that will allow Prep graduates to gain college credit at Scranton for courses taken in high school.
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Prep at a Glance

51

AP & Honors-level Courses Offered


$7 million

Given annually in merit & need-based scholarships and financial assistance

20

2023-2024 Athletic Team Championships


89%

Of the graduating class of 2024 received a college scholarship

21

Fine & Performing Arts Courses Offered


117 

Communities represented by Prep students, spanning 13 NJ counties, plus 3 NYC boroughs and even Long Island! 

99%

Of graduates enroll in 4-year colleges and universities


1872

The year of our founding, starting a 150+ year history of creating men of competence, conscience, and compassion

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Just a Few Moments

Sometimes the simplest questions prtoduce the most complex answers. For example: “Who am I?” We might be tempted to answer with titles or labels that more accurately describe what we are, rather than who we are. But just as Jesus looked at Peter and saw so much more than a struggling fisherman, God who knows us by name sees all that we are…and loves us more than we could ever comprehend. God just asks that we spend a few moments and try to see ourselves through the eyes of the one who created us.

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Our Mission

Saint Peter’s Prep is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school which seeks to form young men of competence, conscience and compassion. Both enriched and challenged by its diversity, Prep is a community of learners seeking to find God in all things. The academic, athletic, co-curricular, spiritual and service programs aim to foster in students an understanding of the world and the courage to advance the common good.