St. John’s Northwestern Academies is a safe, structured environment that provides each student a foundation for life with specialized programs that are built with future aspirations in mind. Established in 1884, the academy has a breathtaking campus with historical buildings throughout, conveniently located in Delafield, Wisconsin.
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Our prestigious academies build on a century of proven methods and philosophies, with continuing innovation to best serve today’s students. Our students have access to our small classes, hands-on learning, and individual guidance. It’s all here, along with Advanced Placement, honors, and dual college credit classes. Personal college coaching helps you explore options and make choices now to support your dreams for the future.
The joint venture kicked off in the 2023-24 year with DME Academy in Daytona, Florida, taking the reins of the basketball program at SJNA. This program provides even more pathways for our student-athletes to succeed at the next level.
December 4, 2020
Cadet Eric Baker was appointed to the position of First Captain of the 137th Corps of Cadets at St. John’s Northwester...
Status: SI All-American candidate ...
November 12, 2020
Lima Becomes 18th President in School’s 137-year History....
November 11, 2020
A special message for schools from Presiding Bishop Curry....
November 9, 2020
The academy was closed in 1995 after merging with its rival school, St. John’s Military Academy, due to declining enro...
November 5, 2020
Six months ago, when Brandin Podziemski learned that his first year competing in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League ...
October 30, 2020
Despite the recruiting rankings, Brandin Podziemski has scholarship offers from Kentucky and Kansas that his high school...
October 28, 2020
St. John's Northwestern Academies was ranked the best Christian high school in Wisconsin by Niche.com....
October 21, 2020
Brandin Podziemski, a senior shooting guard from St John’s Northwestern Military Academy has been offered a scholarshi...
October 16, 2020
Following a Zoom call with head coach John Calipari and assistant Joel Justus, UK offered Delafield (Wisc.) St. John's N...
September 29, 2020
Players of the week, Honorable mentionDonnie Austin, St. John’s Northwestern Academies: The senior added 35 pounds dur...
July 13, 2020
New for the 2020-2021 school year, St. John’s Northwestern Leadership Academy is a college prep choice for engaged stu...
July 1, 2020
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June 23, 2020
The school’s new name, St. John’s Northwestern Academies (SJNA), acknowledges the inclusion of its three Academies: ...
June 19, 2020
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June 3, 2020
Chief Schweiss discusses Resident Life St. John’s Northwestern, giving you a glimpse into daily life for students ...
Hear about some of the wonderful opportunities for growth and recognition in this important aspect of life at SJN....
March 31, 2020
Brandin Podziemski, jr. was an honorable mention for the AP Boys Basketball All-State Team. Read more about it at the Su...