What is the acceptance rate at St. Francis Preparatory School?

St. Francis Preparatory School is a selective private school. We're still gathering verified acceptance data from admissions directors. NYC private schools often accept 10-30% of applicants for the most competitive grades. For a personalized estimate, talk to a human advisor.

What are the application requirements for St. Francis Preparatory School?

Birth certificate, immunization records, and prior school records (typically last 2 years). St. Francis Preparatory School also requires TACHS scores, 1 recommendation letter.

How much does St. Francis Preparatory School cost?

St. Francis Preparatory School lists tuition around $12.1K/yr. Tuition typically varies by grade division; check the school's financial aid options for the latest figures.

What test scores does St. Francis Preparatory School require?

St. Francis Preparatory School requires TACHS as part of admission. Lower grades may use readiness assessments instead.

Is St. Francis Preparatory School a good school?

St. Francis Preparatory School maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio, has 2,500 students enrolled. St. Francis Preparatory School is a coeducational Catholic college-preparatory high school in Fresh Meadows, Queens, founded in 1858 by the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn. With approximately 2,500 students it is the largest Catholic high school in the United States. The school occupies a large former public-school campus on Francis Lewis Boulevard and offers a broad curriculum including honors and Advanced Placement courses across all major disciplines. St. Francis Prep fields one of the most extensive Catholic-school athletics programs in New York, competing in the CHSAA, and sustains a long-running performing arts and music program. Admission uses the TACHS exam administered to Catholic high school applicants across the Brooklyn/Queens diocese.

St. Francis Preparatory School Admissions 2026-2027

Q: When is the application deadline for St. Francis Preparatory School?

The application deadline for St. Francis Preparatory School is Sun Feb 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). Apply early — popular grade levels often fill before the deadline.

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St. Francis Preparatory School Admissions

2026-2027

Tuition

$12.1K/yr

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St. Francis Preparatory School

privateFresh Meadows, NY9-122,500 students16:1 ratio

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What Parents Say

Parent of applicant

Accepted 2025

“The application was straightforward and the admissions team was very responsive to our questions throughout the process.”

Parent of student

Accepted 2025

“We applied to three schools. St. Francis Preparatory School was the one that made us feel like they were evaluating our whole family, not just test scores.”

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Quick Facts

$12.1K/yr

Tuition

9-12

Grades

Private

Type

Sun Feb 01 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Deadline

Selective — data coming soon

Acceptance

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Lower School(K-5)

$8,470/yr

Upper School(9-12)

$15,125/yr

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What You Need to Apply

Application
Submit the school’s online application form.
Records
Transcripts or report cards from the past 2 years.
Test scores
TACHS required.
Interview
Not required.
Recommendations
1 recommendation letter required.
Application fee
$75 due with the application.

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