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Catholic Memorial

The value of a Catholic Memorial education is derived from a mindset of excellence in the classroom, on the field and through extra-curricular participation.
The CM faculty teach and coach through methods attuned to how boys relate to information, creating in them ingenuity, adaptability and self-made success.
CM forges leaders who are faith-filled, have a strong work ethic and who know right from wrong.
Our graduates attend America's most respected universities and colleges becoming leaders across Boston in business, law, government, military and public safety.
A CM education builds platforms on which our students can stand with confidence and look you in the eye while shaking your hand.
CM is a brotherhood rooted in authentic diversity and fraternal trust and is a City of Boston school where character matters as much today as it has since its founding in 1957.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $29,700
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Catholic Memorial ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Red, Silver
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
Campus Size
17

Student Body

Total Students
597 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Catholic Memorial Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
91%
Average Class Size
19 students
Number of AP Courses
16 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP Comparative Government & PoliticsAP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science PrinciplesAP English Literature & Composition
AP Environmental ScienceAP European History
AP LatinAP Microeconomics
AP Physics 1AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language & CultureAP Spanish Language & Literature
AP StatisticsAP Studio Art
AP US Government & PoliticsAP US History
AP World History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants and shirt-and-tie

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Financial aid and scholarships are available
% on Financial Aid
65%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,300
Admissions Director
Brian Palm
Admissions Associate
Kristina Patel
Application URL

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art ClubBookstore
Chess ClubChoir
Drama ClubForensics
Latin ClubLatin Honor Society
Math ClubNational Honor Society
Robotics ClubSpanish Honor Society
Student GovernmentWeightlifting


Club or Organization:
Speech and Debate Team

School Notes

  • School Motto: Vince in Bono Malum
  • School Mascot: Vince The Knight
  • Catholic Memorial is an academic faith community for young men in grades 7-12. We endeavor to instill in our students a mature commitment to the demands of Catholic Christian witness and a lifelong love of learning. Catholic Memorial serves a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and academic abilities. We embrace the diversity of the neighborhoods and surrounding towns of Boston by providing young men with a challenging college preparatory experience rooted in Gospel values. We want our students to explore their academic, athletic, creative, and spiritual potential as educated gentlemen and citizens. And we want their faith and ideals to find expression in service to God, neighbor, and the Church. With a dedicated faculty, staff, and supportive parents we create within our program an ethic of caring for the needs of each student. In keeping with the tradition of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice and the Congregation of Christian Brothers, we foster a passion for social justice and respect for the dignity of those treated least, lost, and last.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Catholic Memorial cost?
Catholic Memorial's tuition is approximately $29,700 for private students.
What sports does Catholic Memorial offer?
Catholic Memorial offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling.
What is Catholic Memorial's ranking?
Catholic Memorial ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Catholic Memorial?
The application deadline for Catholic Memorial is Jan. 15.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $29,700
  • Average class size: 19 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

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