Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Holyoke, MA
25 Maple St, Holyoke, MA 01040
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Holyoke
- Serving families in Holyoke since at least 2011
In Holyoke, Massachusetts, Mater Dolorosa Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 105 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 105
- Teachers
- 9.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 47 girls, 58 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 97 Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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Questions about Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
What grades does Mater Dolorosa Catholic School serve?
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mater Dolorosa Catholic School?
About 105 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mater Dolorosa Catholic School?
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