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At Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, academics are more than coursework. They are the foundation of a lifelong journey of discovery, service, and faith. Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, our program challenges students to think critically, act compassionately, and strive for excellence in all they do.

From a rigorous preparatory foundation to advanced honors and AP courses, students gain the knowledge and skills that set them apart. Our curriculum prepares young men not only for the nation’s top colleges and universities, but also to lead meaningful lives guided by values, integrity, and purpose. Each year, 100% of our seniors receive college acceptances.

There are two entry points for admissions at Belen Jesuit. Explore the 6th grade journey and 9th grade journey to learn more about each pathway. 

We believe a Belen Jesuit education should be within reach for every family who seeks it. Need-based financial assistance is available, and each year Belen awards nearly $2 million to eligible families.

 

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This isn’t just a label—it’s the compass that keeps everything anchored in purpose. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, it calls our students to think deeply, act justly, and grow into men who serve others before themselves. It challenges them to pursue excellence with humility, to find God in all things, and to see their education as a path toward meaningful, compassionate leadership. This is what sets a Jesuit school apart: it forms not just sharp minds, but true hearts.
Two Belen Jesuit students in uniform are kneeling in prayer inside the Our Lady of Belen Chapel during a grade-level FLEX Mass.

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Belen Jesuit Spanish teacher Margarita Guerrero is standing beside a student, pointing to a lesson written on a large dry-erase board in the classroom.

Belen Jesuit faculty are dedicated mentors who inspire intellectual curiosity and foster a love of learning. In and out of the classroom, students are encouraged to explore, innovate, and grow—becoming men who are open to growth, committed to justice, and rooted in faith.
 Belen Jesuit teacher Milagros Zequeira is pictured in her Honors Biology class leading a lesson. High school students are seated at desks in the lab located in the Raúl and Nidia Rodríguez Science Pavilion, taking notes.
Geometry teacher Lazaro Suarez assists a Belen Jesuit student at his desk during class. The student is listening intently to the guidance.