Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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
Diversity
Sports offered
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2002
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
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.: 82%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Academic BowlArt
Chess ClubCommunity Service Club
Debate ClubDrama Club
Geography ClubImprov Club
MusicScience Club
Club or Organization:
Robotics
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.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jesus C., Class of '05 - graduated from Merrimack College with a full scholarship -
- Eric E., Class of '11 - pilot and student ambassador -
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 71%.
Who are famous alumni from Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy?
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy famous alumni include: Jesus C., Class of '05 - graduated from Merrimack College with a full scholarship and Eric E., Class of '11 - pilot and student ambassador.
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.
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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Distance: 3.9 mi
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26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
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26 Central Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 475-2414
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students
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(978) 475-2414
Distance: 0.3 mi
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Avg. class size: 14 students
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300 Hampshire St
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(978) 682-0260
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
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198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
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101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
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Gr: K | 17 students
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Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
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Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
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(978) 682-0260
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
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100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
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97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
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198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
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125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
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212 Lawrence St
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(978) 686-1801
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
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Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Islamic
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK | 120 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
26 Pleasant Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8414
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5 Tiger Drive
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-8246
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-8246
9496.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Maynard, MA 01754
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