St. John Paul II Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Dorchester Center, MA
2222 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2013–14
In Dorchester Center, Massachusetts, St. John Paul II Catholic Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 277 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 18% since 2013–14. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Boston. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 277
- Teachers
- 16 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 147 girls, 130 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Boston
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 79% 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 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about St. John Paul II Catholic Academy
What grades does St. John Paul II Catholic Academy serve?
St. John Paul II Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. John Paul II Catholic Academy?
About 277 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. John Paul II Catholic Academy?
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