Admissions

How to Apply

St. John XXIII College Preparatory develops and inspires the mind, body, spirit, and imagination of students by providing a traditional Catholic education.

We educate young men and women who will be fully prepared for life's challenges and who will know and understand the teachings of the Catholic Church. 

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  • 1. Complete the Online Application

    Freshman Applicants
    Applications for the 2025-26 school year will open on September 15, 2024. Please contact admissions@sj23.org for any questions.

    The application deadline is January 15. The online application form should be submitted by this date. The supplemental documents deadline (teacher recommendation forms, transcript, standardized test scores, and ISEE scores) is January 31.

    If you miss the January 15 deadline, you may still apply. Applications submitted after January 31 will be evaluated on a rolling basis if seats are still available in the incoming freshman class.

    Transfer Applicants
    Applications for the 2025-26 school year will open on September 15, 2024. Please contact admissions@sj23.org for any questions.

    The transfer application deadline is January 31. Any transfer applications received after January 31will be evaluated on a rolling basis if there are still seats available in the applicant's grade. 

    Transfer applicants need to set up an interview with Admissions and take a Math placement test.
     
  • 2. Submit Supplemental Forms

    TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
    Supporting Documents Deadline - January 31, 2025
    Teacher recommendations are required for admission consideration.  Print the forms and present them to your child's teacher for completion. Recommendation Forms (PDF) Download.

    TRANSCRIPT RELEASE
    Supporting Documents Deadline - January 31, 2025
    Please print the records release form and submit it to the relevant school(s) for completion.  Accredited transcripts are required. Records Release Form (PDF) Download

    ACADEMIC SUPPORT 
    Supporting Documents Deadline - January 31, 2025
    We offer three levels of academic support. For more information, click here.

    SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
    Scholarship Application Deadline - January 31, 2025
    We offer academic scholarships based on a specific criterion. These scholarships are based upon St. John XXIII receiving the following: a submitted online application, ISEE scores, transcript including the first semester of the current year, Teacher Recommendations, and a completed online scholarship application.

    To apply for a scholarship, please complete this Online Scholarship form.  
  • 3. Take the Entrance Exam

    As part of the application process, SJ23 requires that all applicants who are applying as incoming 9th graders take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) and submit their scores to the Admissions Office. 11th or 12th grade transfer applicants should submit PSAT results rather than taking an entrance exam.

    Test Score Deadline - January 31, 2025
    The ISEE Entrance Exam is the only exam accepted for the 2025-2026 school year. For more information, click here.
  • 4. Visit SJ23

    Check out the Visit SJ23 page for more details.
  • 5. Apply for Financial Aid (Optional)

    St. John XXIII is dedicated to offering financial aid to make tuition as affordable as possible for families committed to Catholic education.
    To apply for tuition assistance at St. John XXIII College Preparatory, click HERE.
  • 6. Scholarship Opportunities


    Scholarship Application Deadline - January 31, 2025
    We offer academic scholarships based on a specific criterion. These scholarships are based upon St. John XXIII receiving the following: a submitted online application, ISEE scores, transcript including the first semester of the current year, Teacher Recommendations, and a completed online scholarship application.

    Scholarship opportunities open November 1, 2024 
    To apply for a scholarship, please complete this Online Scholarship form.  

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  • Photo of Preston Smith

    Preston Smith 

    Director of Admissions
    281-396-8016
  • Photo of Anne Marie Noonan

    Anne Marie Noonan 

    Admissions Assistant

Apply Today!

Applications for the 2025-26 school year will open on September 15. Please contact admissions@sj23.org for any questions.

Entrance Exam

In order to better accommodate our applicants, St. John XXIII College Preparatory will host the ISEE test. Incoming freshmen must take the ISEE and have their scores sent to St. John XXIII College Preparatory in order to be considered for admission.

On Campus ISEE Testing Date:
November 2, 2024
January 11, 2025

ISEE Information:

Registration and additional information:
  • If registering online, please click the tab labeled “Preview ISEE Testing Sites” and then follow the prompts
  • Our school code is 570048
  • You may also register by phone, 1.800.446.0320 

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St. John XXIII College Preparatory forms the hearts and minds of young men and women in a Christ-centered community dedicated to academic excellence, the pursuit of virtue, and service to others in the Tradition of the Catholic Church.