Pope Francis Preparatory School

Pope Francis Preparatory School is a Catholic, co-educational institution that instills Gospel values and fosters academic excellence within a diverse community. It emphasizes the development of the whole student—spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically—to create faith-based leaders who demonstrate intelligence, compassion, and conviction. The school values respect, perseverance, integrity, and resilience as core components of its learning environment.

The school offers a challenging college-preparatory curriculum that integrates project-based instruction and contextual learning across all departments. The academic program is supported by a 1:1 device initiative, with technology fees and books/materials included in tuition. Students engage in a rigorous course of study designed to prepare them for higher education, with additional support provided through counseling and student services.

The school maintains a college-preparatory focus, with students achieving college acceptances and receiving senior awards. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and leadership, preparing students to embody justice, peace, service, and mercy in the global community.

The school provides student services and counseling to support the personal and academic development of its students. These resources are integrated into the school's mission to guide students toward a life of quality, persistence, compassion, and principle.

Pope Francis Preparatory School welcomes applications for students entering grades 9, 10, and 11, with junior enrollment limited to the fall semester. To earn a diploma, students must be enrolled for at least 50% of their high school career and earn a minimum of 14 credits at the school. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the admissions office for information on the application process, which is managed through MySchoolApp.

The school operates on a 2026-2027 master calendar. The academic year typically runs from late summer through the spring, with specific events such as a summer program for students entering grades 6-9 held in late June.

The 38-acre campus features a 122,000-square-foot facility designed to accommodate up to 450 students. Key amenities include a gymnasium, a theatre, a music classroom, an innovation lab, a learning commons, and Saint Joseph’s Chapel. Outdoor facilities include a lighted multi-purpose artificial turf stadium, baseball and softball diamonds, five tennis courts, and a natural turf practice field.

The school offers a variety of clubs and activities, including performing arts and faith-based service opportunities. Interscholastic athletics, competing under MIAA regulations, include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, ice hockey, indoor track, skiing, soccer, softball, track and field, and tennis. Additionally, the school hosts a summer program featuring sessions in outdoor adventure, theatre, model rocketry, visual arts, cooking, and various sports.