St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Camp
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Dorchester, MA
790 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
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
- Serving families in Dorchester since at least 2011
St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Camp is a Catholic diocesan school in Dorchester, Massachusetts, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 214 students and around 11 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Boston. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 171 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 214
- Teachers
- 19 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 82 girls, 132 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Boston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Massachusetts (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 60% 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
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Catholic Academy Columbia Camp
What grades does St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Camp serve?
St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Camp serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Camp?
About 214 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Columbia Camp?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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