St. John Paul II Academy, Neponset
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Dorchester, MA
239 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 7 Catholic schools in Dorchester
In Dorchester, Massachusetts, St. John Paul II Academy, Neponset is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 292 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Boston. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 292
- Teachers
- 23 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 142 girls, 150 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Boston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 97 Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. John Paul II Academy, Neponset
What grades does St. John Paul II Academy, Neponset serve?
St. John Paul II Academy, Neponset serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Paul II Academy, Neponset?
About 292 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Paul II Academy, Neponset?
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