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Catholic high school

Bishop Eustace Prep School

  • LocationPennsauken, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 327 students
  • SponsorThe Pallottines
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Bishop Eustace Preparatory School is a Catholic co-educational high school in Pennsauken, New Jersey, that follows the Pallottine charism of St. Vincent Pallotti. Every student completes a required service program and an annual class-wide retreat that includes Reconciliation and a Mass, and the school says it gathers for Mass on a regular basis.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Bishop Eustace Prep School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Peter Catholic Church: 1.5 mi1St. Peter Roman Catholic Church: 1.5 mi2Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral: 1.5 mi3Convent of the Domincan Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary: 1.7 mi4Saint Anthony of Padua: 2.3 mi5St Joseph's Church: 2.4 mi6Bishop Eustace Prep School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Peter Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  2. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  3. Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral — 1.5 mi · 2907 Federal Street, Camden
  4. Convent of the Domincan Sisters of the Perpetual Rosary — 1.7 mi
  5. Saint Anthony of Padua — 2.3 mi
  6. St Joseph's Church — 2.4 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

46 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (A class Mass is celebrated during the annual class-wide retreat, once a year for each class. The school also says it gathers for Mass on a regular basis.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pallottine Ministry | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/pallottine-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin all activities in prayer and gather for Mass on a regular basis.”
      The school begins activities in prayer and says it gathers for Mass on a regular basis.
      “students have the opportunity to attend Reconciliation and celebrate Mass as a class.”
      The class-wide retreat includes Reconciliation and a Mass celebrated by the class.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is part of the annual class-wide retreat and of the Kairos Retreat, which is offered twice a year to fourth-year and some third-year students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pallottine Ministry | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/pallottine-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students have the opportunity to attend Reconciliation and celebrate Mass as a class.”
      The class-wide retreat includes Reconciliation and a Mass celebrated by the class.
      “Offered twice a year, Kairos allows students to reconnect with their faith through reflection, small group discussions, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and liturgy.”
      The Kairos Retreat is offered twice a year and includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is part of the school's programs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pallottine Ministry | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/pallottine-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin all activities in prayer and gather for Mass on a regular basis.”
      The school begins activities in prayer and says it gathers for Mass on a regular basis.
      “students have the opportunity to attend Reconciliation and celebrate Mass as a class.”
      The class-wide retreat includes Reconciliation and a Mass celebrated by the class.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is listed as a graduation requirement of 4 years; one full-year course in each of the four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a baseline for graduation, all Crusaders must complete the following coursework by their final year at Eustace Prep: Theology 4 years”
      Theology is a graduation requirement of four years.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The annual class-wide retreat is for all Crusaders, which covers every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pallottine Ministry | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/pallottine-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Crusaders participate in an annual class-wide retreat where they are affirmed that they are loved by God, made in His image, and called to serve one another.”
      Every student takes part in an annual class-wide retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One ministry staff position is named: the Director of Pallottine Ministry. The director's name is not.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “approved by the Director of Pallottine Ministry”
      The school has a Director of Pallottine Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One faith-based student group was found: Palotti's Pray-ers. The Culture of Life Club is a pro-life club and is recorded under HV3.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our prayer group is a welcoming community rooted in the Catholic faith, dedicated to deepening our relationship with God through regular gatherings that combine Bible study and intercessory prayer.”
      Palotti's Pray-ers is a student prayer group rooted in the Catholic faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school says it begins all activities in prayer and gathers for Mass on a regular basis.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pallottine Ministry | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/pallottine-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin all activities in prayer and gather for Mass on a regular basis.”
      The school begins activities in prayer and says it gathers for Mass on a regular basis.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (A minimum of 88 logged service hours over four years; fourth-year students must serve 40 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Pallottine Ministry | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/pallottine-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Crusader graduates having performed a minimum of 88 hours of service logged on MobileServe”
      Every student must log at least 88 hours of service over four years.
      “Students must serve at least ten hours each quarter for a total of forty hours of service during the academic year.”
      Fourth-year students must serve 40 hours during the year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Culture of Life Club serves the Eustace Prep community by highlighting the sanctity of every human life from conception until natural death, especially the most vulnerable.”
      A pro-life student club, the Culture of Life Club, holds events on life issues.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Students serve directly with partner agencies that assist people in need, listed on the ministry's service page (solidarity work).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Philosophy | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/mission-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Crusaders at all grade levels revive faith and rekindle charity in their own lives through direct service to people in need.”
      Students at every grade level serve people in need directly.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Theology is required in all four years of high school.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a baseline for graduation, all Crusaders must complete the following coursework by their final year at Eustace Prep: Theology 4 years”
      Theology is a graduation requirement of four years.
  • Every student takes part in an annual class-wide retreat, and every student must log at least 88 hours of service over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Pallottine Ministry | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/pallottine-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Crusaders participate in an annual class-wide retreat where they are affirmed that they are loved by God, made in His image, and called to serve one another.”
      Every student takes part in an annual class-wide retreat.
      “Every Crusader graduates having performed a minimum of 88 hours of service logged on MobileServe”
      Every student must log at least 88 hours of service over four years.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Pallottine Ministry, Bishop Eustace Preparatory School

  • Address: 5552 Marlton Pike, Pennsauken, NJ 08109-4798
  • Location: On campus

Source: eustace.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, eustace.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Palotti's Pray-ers
    Student prayer group that combines Scripture study with intercessory prayer.
    eustace.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Culture of Life Club
    Pro-life student club that holds events to raise awareness of life issues and supports apostolates.
    eustace.org

Retreats 2

  • Annual class-wide retreat
    Annually, for each class
    Class retreat with reflection and small-group discussion that includes Reconciliation and a Mass celebrated as a class.
    eustace.org, eustace.org
  • Kairos Retreat
    Offered twice a year
    Retreat for fourth-year and some third-year students with reflection, small groups, Reconciliation and liturgy.
    eustace.org

Service 1

  • Pallottine service program
    Each quarter of the school year
    Required direct service to people in need, with service hours logged through the Pallottine Ministry.
    eustace.org, eustace.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Pallottine Ministry | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/pallottine-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “We begin all activities in prayer and gather for Mass on a regular basis.”
    The school begins activities in prayer and says it gathers for Mass on a regular basis.
    “We begin all activities in prayer and gather for Mass on a regular basis.”
    The school begins activities in prayer and says it gathers for Mass on a regular basis.
  2. Clubs & Activities | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/student-life/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “approved by the Director of Pallottine Ministry”
    The school has a Director of Pallottine Ministry.
  3. Leadership | Bishop Eustace Preparatory Schooleustace.org/about-us/leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Bishop Eustace Preparatory School 5552 Marlton Pike Pennsauken, NJ 08109-4798”
    The school's address is 5552 Marlton Pike, Pennsauken, NJ 08109-4798.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
95 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Camden, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)327
Students in grades 9–12327
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Camden

The Most Reverend Joseph A. Williams, Bishop of Camden

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: camdendiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Is Bishop Eustace Prep School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Bishop Eustace Prep School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Camden. Its sponsor is The Pallottines.
What is Bishop Eustace Prep School’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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