Overview

St. John’s Northwestern Academies educates and develops young men and women to be responsible citizens, as well as moral and ethical leaders who are inspired to take advantage of today and tomorrow’s opportunities. We achieve this through our foundational pillars of academic excellence, enriching spiritual and character development, outstanding athletic programs, and premier leader development training in a secure, nurturing and inclusive environment. St. John's Northwest Boarding School has a long history and a great reputation. For 138 years, we have successfully trained students to be qualified citizens of the world. Our high-level teaching has helped graduates enter the best universities in the country, while also ensuring the healthy development of our students physically, socially and emotionally. Our unique global population and diverse community is made from students all across the United States and the world. Students represent nearly every state in the US, and countries reaching as far as Mexico, China, Australia, Brazil, Russia, South Korea, Mongolia, Guatemala.
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Official information of St. John's Northwestern Academies in 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 7-12, PG
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $46,800
# of Students: 160
Teacher:Student: 1:10
International Student: 23%
AP Courses: 8
Endowment: $53,125/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 64%
SAT: 23/1600
#3

US Military School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#9 Northwestern University 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#15 Vanderbilt University 1
#15 Vanderbilt University 1
#17 Rice University 1
#17 Rice University 1
#21 Emory University 1
#21 Emory University 1
#24 Georgetown University 1
#24 Georgetown University 1
#29 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#29 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#29 New York University 1
#29 New York University 1
#37 Boston College 1
#37 Boston College 1
#40 Brandeis University 1
#40 Brandeis University 1
#40 Tulane University 1
#40 Tulane University 1
#46 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#46 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#50 Lehigh University 1
#50 Lehigh University 1
#54 Syracuse University 1
#54 Syracuse University 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1
#70 Clemson University 1
#70 Clemson University 1
#70 George Washington University 1
#70 George Washington University 1
#70 Texas A&M University 1
#70 Texas A&M University 1
#74 Fordham University 1
#74 Fordham University 1
#77 American University 1
#77 American University 1
#79 Baylor University 1
#79 Baylor University 1
#79 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#79 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#84 Marquette University 1
#84 Marquette University 1
LAC #17 United States Naval Academy 1
LAC #17 United States Naval Academy 1
#91 University of San Diego 1
#91 University of San Diego 1
LAC #21 United States Military Academy 1
LAC #21 United States Military Academy 1
LAC #39 United States Air Force Academy 1
LAC #39 United States Air Force Academy 1
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AP Courses

(Total 8)
Biology
Statistics
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Physics B
United States History
European History
Human Geography
Biology
Statistics
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Physics B
United States History
European History
Human Geography
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Sports

(Total 16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Drill Team
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Orienteering
Riflery
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Drill Team
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Orienteering
Riflery
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 4)
Band
Wind Symphony
Drawing
Painting
Art
Design
Band
Wind Symphony
Drawing
Painting
Art
Design

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 10)
Aviation
Bagpipes
Band
Boy Scouts
Chess
Choir
Drama
Herald Trumpets
Silver Rifles
Ski Club
Aviation
Bagpipes
Band
Boy Scouts
Chess
Choir
Drama
Herald Trumpets
Silver Rifles
Ski Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1884
Campus Size: 110 acres
Boarding Rate: 86%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,SLEP

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 12)
4.4/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 1)
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Frequently Ask Questions about St. John's Northwestern Academies

01.
Tell me a bit about St. John's Northwestern Academies.
St. John's Northwestern Academies is Co-ed private boarding school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US. It was founded 1884, and currently has about 160 students, 23.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.sjnma.org; https://www.earthedu.com/HotSchools/USA/sjnacademies/index.htm.
02.
Does St. John's Northwestern Academies have rigorous academic requirements?
St. John's Northwestern Academies is offering 8 AP courses.

St. John's Northwestern Academies also have 64% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do St. John's Northwestern Academies students typically go for their colleges?
In 2017-2019, some students attended Northwestern University, Northwestern University, Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt University and Rice University.
04.
What is the application requirement for St. John's Northwestern Academies?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. John's Northwestern Academies’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. John's Northwestern Academies’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for St. John's Northwestern Academies in 2024 is $53,600 , 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@sjnma.org .
06.
Where is St. John's Northwestern Academies located?
St. John's Northwestern Academies is located in the State of Wisconsin of USA. The closest major city is Milwaukee, which is about 25 miles away from school. Most families can choose General Mitchell International Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is St. John's Northwestern Academies on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. John's Northwestern Academies is among the most popular schools, within top 460 for all US schools.

Also St. John's Northwestern Academies has been favorited by 21 users.
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How to start with an application with St. John's Northwestern Academies?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. John's Northwestern Academies. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit St. John's Northwestern Academies’s official site: http://www.sjnma.org; https://www.earthedu.com/HotSchools/USA/sjnacademies/index.htm or call them at 800-752-2338.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to St. John's Northwestern Academies?
Yes, here are few: Missouri Military Academy, The Stony Brook School and Fork Union Military Academy.

The closest major city is Milwaukee. You can find out more schools near Milwaukee here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for St. John's Northwestern Academies?
The overall rating for St. John's Northwestern Academies is B-.

The section ratings of St. John's Northwestern Academies are:
B for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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