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Best Dorchester Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,357 students in Dorchester, MA (there are 22 public schools, serving 9,815 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Dorchester, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Dorchester, MA include Cristo Rey Boston High School, Boston College High School, and Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
67% of private schools in Dorchester, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Dorchester Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Boston College High School
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All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 250 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2200 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 265-0019
Gr: PK-8 | 943 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
185 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 506-6930
Gr: NS | 73 students
Compass
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Crispus Attucks Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
105 Crawford St
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 445-1420
Gr: K | 80 students
Little House Altern
275 E Cottage Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
Mother Caroline Academy & Education Center
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All-girls (Catholic)
515 Blue Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 427-1177
Gr: 3-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Montessori
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
265 Mount Vernon St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-0101
Gr: K | 24 students
ST. BRENDAN'S SCHOOL
(Catholic)
29 RITA RD.
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 282-3388
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students
Umass/boston Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
100 Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 287-6195
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dorchester, Massachusetts

Dorchester, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11 Mayhew St.
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2818
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students
516 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-3883
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
790 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-5621
Gr: 1-8 | 138 students
284 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 282-8573
Gr: K-8 | 179 students

Overview

This Town (Dorchester)
This State (MA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,357 Students
127,049 Students
% Average Students of Color
73%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
262 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
67%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
59 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,013
$26,485
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$36.5 million
$83.44 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
95 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
352 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
6%
# Black Students
741 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
31%
7%
# White Students
470 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
20%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
702 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
30%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Dorchester, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Dorchester, MA include Cristo Rey Boston High School, Boston College High School, and Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center.
How many private schools are located in Dorchester?
12 private schools are located in Dorchester.
How diverse are private schools in Dorchester?
Dorchester private schools are approximately 73% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Dorchester go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Dorchester are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester?
67% of private schools in Dorchester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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