Boston College High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
The only all-boys school in Dorchester
Dorchester, MA
AOverall gradeAll boys1,439 students13 students per teacher
Private schools in Dorchester, MA
7 private schools in Dorchester, MA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
St. John Paul Lower Mills
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 Catholic schools in Dorchester
Dorchester, MA
B-Overall grade340 students14 students per teacher
St. John Paul II Academy, Neponset
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 Catholic schools in Dorchester
Dorchester, MA
BOverall grade292 students13 students per teacher
Cristo Rey Boston High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
92% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Dorchester, MA
B+Overall grade230 students15 students per teacher
St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Camp
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Dorchester since at least 2011
Dorchester, MA
A+Overall grade214 students11 students per teacher
St. Brendan School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Dorchester since at least 2011
Dorchester, MA
B+Overall grade152 students12 students per teacher
Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center
Independent Catholic school · Grades 3–8
The only all-girls school in Dorchester
Dorchester, MA
AOverall gradeAll girls69 students8 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Dorchester, MA
How many private schools are in Dorchester, MA?
7 private schools in Dorchester, MA, with about 2,736 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Dorchester, MA?
The most common are Catholic schools (7).
Are there private high schools in Dorchester, MA?
Yes: 2 private schools in Dorchester, MA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Dorchester, MA offer pre-K?
4 private schools in Dorchester, MA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Dorchester, MA have?
The average school has 12.1 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Dorchester, MA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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