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02124 Massachusetts Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,117 students in 02124, MA (there are 10 public schools, serving 6,728 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in 02124, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 02124, MA include St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy and St. John Paul Lower Mills.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
100% of private schools in 02124, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 02124 Massachusetts Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Catholic
2214 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
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Map of St. John Paul Lower Mills
St. John Paul Lower Mills
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
2200 Columbia Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
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Map of Epiphany School
Epiphany School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Episcopal
154 Centre St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 326-0425
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Map of Wesley Child Care Center
Wesley Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
29 Stanton St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 436-5800
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02124, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Joy Of Learning Montessori Institute
The Joy Of Learning Montessori Institute
Gr: K | 52 students
Montessori School
533 Washington St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0021
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 02124, MA?
The top ranked private schools in 02124, MA include St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy and St. John Paul Lower Mills.
How many private schools are located in 02124?
4 private schools are located in 02124.
What percentage of students in 02124 go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in 02124 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 02124?
100% of private schools in 02124 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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