Overview

St. Anselm’s Abbey School is an independent, Roman Catholic day school for boys with demonstrated academic ability in grades 6 – 12. Students at St. Anselm’s establish a solid foundation in the liberal arts through a rigorous classical education. The school was founded in 1942 by Benedictine monks。The focus of St. Anselm’s is not purely on academics; the richly philosophical nature of the school enables great personal and social growth among the individuals and the community. A St. Anselm’s education does not simply prepare a boy for college but also for life as a considerate and thoughtful man.
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Official information of St. Anselm's Abbey School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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A- Matriculation
A Academics
B Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 6-12
All-boys
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition: $35,000
# of Students: 414
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 3%
AP Courses: 24
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 74%
SAT: 1365/1600
#118

US Day School

Matriculation

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AP Courses

(Total 24)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Government and Politics
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Government and Politics
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Psychology
Statistics
World History
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Computer Science A
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(Total 10)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 7)
Acting
Chorus
Music Theory
Theater
Art History
Film
Studio Art
Acting
Chorus
Music Theory
Theater
Art History
Film
Studio Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 47)
Anime & Manga Club
Arabic Language and Culture Club
Barbecue Club
Big Brother/Little Brother Program
Book Club
Certamen (Latin Competition)
Chess Club
Christian Service
Cultural Student Organization
Drawing Club
Anime & Manga Club
Arabic Language and Culture Club
Barbecue Club
Big Brother/Little Brother Program
Book Club
Certamen (Latin Competition)
Chess Club
Christian Service
Cultural Student Organization
Drawing Club
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Epic Recitation
Fantasy Football Club
Filmmaking Club
Garden Club
Green Panthers
Guitar Club
History Club
It's Academic/Quizbowl
Jazz Band
Kindness Club
Latin Club
Linguistics Club
MathCounts
Middle School Chorus
Meditation Club
Mock Trial
Model United Nations
Mu Alpha Theta Club
Music Theory
National Spanish Honor Society
The Panther (Middle School Newspaper)
Philosophy Club
Priory Perspective (Yearbook)
Priory Players (Theatre)
Priory Press (Student Newsmagazine)
Priory Productions (Video Club)
Robotics Club
Rosary Club
Sentence Diagramming Club
Ski Club
Spanish Club
St. Anselm’s Orchestra
Student Government - Inter-House Council
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Wargaming Club
Yoga Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1942
Campus Size: 40 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: Updating

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 10)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 5)
Recommended
Recommended
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Frequently Ask Questions about St. Anselm's Abbey School

01.
Tell me a bit about St. Anselm's Abbey School.
St. Anselm's Abbey School is All-boys private day school located in Boston, District of Columbia, US. It was founded 1942, and currently has about 414 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.saintanselms.org.
02.
Does St. Anselm's Abbey School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Anselm's Abbey School is offering 24 AP courses.

In recent years, 44 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

St. Anselm's Abbey School also have 74% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do St. Anselm's Abbey School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2022, some students attended Princeton University, Williams College, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University and University of Pennsylvania.
04.
What is the application requirement for St. Anselm's Abbey School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Anselm's Abbey School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for St. Anselm's Abbey School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for St. Anselm's Abbey School in 2024 is $35,000, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@saintanselms.org .
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Where is St. Anselm's Abbey School located?
St. Anselm's Abbey School is located in the State of District of Columbia of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 389 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is St. Anselm's Abbey School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. Anselm's Abbey School is among the most popular schools, within top 363 for all US schools.

Also St. Anselm's Abbey School has been favorited by 43 users.
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How to start with an application with St. Anselm's Abbey School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. Anselm's Abbey School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Anselm's Abbey School’s official site: https://www.saintanselms.org or call them at 202-269-2350.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to St. Anselm's Abbey School?
Yes, here are few: St. Anns High School, Rhema Christian Center School and Lt Joseph P Kennedy Jr Inst.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for St. Anselm's Abbey School?
The overall rating for St. Anselm's Abbey School is A-.

The section ratings of St. Anselm's Abbey School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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