#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Dorchester, MA
Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center
Independent Catholic school · Grades 3–8
7.6 students per teacher
Dorchester, MA
AOverall gradeAll girls69 students8 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Dorchester, MA
Private schools in Dorchester, MA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Dorchester, MA
St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Camp
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
11.3 students per teacher
Dorchester, MA
A+Overall grade214 students11 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Dorchester, MA
St. Brendan School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
11.8 students per teacher
Dorchester, MA
B+Overall grade152 students12 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Dorchester, MA
St. John Paul II Academy, Neponset
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
12.7 students per teacher
Dorchester, MA
BOverall grade292 students13 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Dorchester, MA
Boston College High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
13 students per teacher
Dorchester, MA
AOverall gradeAll boys1,439 students13 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Dorchester, MA
St. John Paul Lower Mills
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
13.6 students per teacher
Dorchester, MA
B-Overall grade340 students14 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Dorchester, MA
Cristo Rey Boston High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
14.6 students per teacher
Dorchester, MA
B+Overall grade230 students15 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.