Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Acceptance rate: 45%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Acceptance rate: 45%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
Sports offered
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Advanced Courses
Math
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Apr. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition-Free School
Acceptance Rate
45%
National avg.: 85%
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Other Activities:
Robotics
Other Activities:
Academic BowlArt
Chess ClubCommunity Service Club
Debate ClubDrama Club
Geography ClubImprov Club
MusicScience Club
School Notes
- Blessed Stephen Bellesini, O.S.A. Academy is an independent Catholic middle school dedicated to providing a quality scholarship education to boys and girls from limited financial means living in Lawrence. The mission of the school is to provide an academically challenging and highly structured environment that develops the potential for each student to succeed in competitive secondary schools and colleges.
- Our goal is to graduate students at grade level or above, prepared for a college preparatory curriculum on scholarship.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy often compared to?
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Esperanza Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy?
The acceptance rate of Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy is 45%, which is lower than the national average of 73%. Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy offer?
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Freestyle Skiing, Lacrosse, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball. Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy's ranking?
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy?
The application deadline for Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy is Apr. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Extracurriculars: 7
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Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
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(978) 689-8222
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
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Distance: 4.2 mi
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Avg. class size: 16 students
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(978) 686-4673
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
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Gr: PK-11 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
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(978) 682-5276
Distance: 1.7 mi
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(978) 681-4910
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Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
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(978) 975-7335
Distance: 1.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 12 students
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Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Distance: 1.7 mi
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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