Lawrence Catholic Academy

Lawrence Catholic Academy was established in 2010 to expand on the 100+ years of superb educational achievements of the former St. Patrick and Our Lady of Good Counsel Schools.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top-Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,425
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
410 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Lawrence Catholic Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • Mission:
  • United through the love of Jesus, Lawrence CatholicAcademy is a welcoming community that advances strongth faith and excellence in education.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Nathalie Garcia, Events Coordinator and Office Administrator, The Fund for the City of New York -
    • Michael P. Griffin, Vice President of Investments, The Davis Companies -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lawrence Catholic Academy cost?
Lawrence Catholic Academy's tuition is approximately $4,425 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Lawrence Catholic Academy?
Lawrence Catholic Academy famous alumni include: Nathalie Garcia, Events Coordinator and Office Administrator, The Fund for the City of New York and Michael P. Griffin, Vice President of Investments, The Davis Companies.
What is Lawrence Catholic Academy's ranking?
Lawrence Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lawrence Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Lawrence Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top-Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $4,425
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, MA is $25,899 for elementary schools and $45,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Essex County, MA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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