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Dorchester Center Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 1,005 students in Dorchester Center, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
100% of private elementary schools in Dorchester Center, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Dorchester Center Private Elementary Schools (2026)

Map of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Avg. class size: 15 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
Avg. class size: 15 students
Episcopal
154 Centre St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 326-0425
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Dorchester Center, 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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Dorchester Center, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
1,005
Students
+19.1% (+161 students) 10-yr
$6,450
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
98%
Students of Color
+60.7% (+37.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+18.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dorchester Center)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
491 Schools
# Students
1,005 Students
91,550 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025335191199
2024335188192
2023198189193
2022202189205
2021202186201
2020179181188
2019161188193
2018161188190
2017159189199
2016159189196
2015169175183
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% Students of Color
98%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202598%30%33%
202498%29%32%
202398%29%32%
202298%28%32%
202198%27%31%
202068%26%31%
201945%24%31%
201845%24%30%
201761%26%31%
201645%26%31%
201561%27%31%
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0.48
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.480.610.64
20240.480.610.64
20230.420.590.63
20220.610.570.62
20210.610.570.62
20200.720.560.62
20190.680.540.61
20180.680.540.60
20170.700.520.59
20160.710.510.59
20150.760.520.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%6%5%
20241%5%5%
20231%6%5%
20222%7%5%
20212%6%5%
20203%6%5%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%5%4%
20163%5%4%
201512%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
42 Students
5,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%6%9%
20244%7%9%
20238%6%9%
202214%5%8%
202114%6%9%
20209%6%9%
20196%5%8%
20186%5%8%
20174%4%8%
20166%4%8%
20155%5%8%
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# Black Students
679 Students
7,413 Students
% Black Students
68%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202568%8%8%
202468%8%8%
202374%7%8%
202255%7%7%
202155%7%8%
202039%7%8%
201932%7%8%
201832%7%8%
201738%7%7%
201619%7%8%
201526%8%8%
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# White Students
13 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
1%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%58%55%
20241%58%55%
20232%60%55%
20222%62%57%
20212%63%57%
202021%63%58%
201944%66%59%
201844%65%59%
201724%67%61%
201634%68%61%
201525%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
61 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
261 Students
20,106 Students
% of Others Students
26%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202526%22%22%
202426%22%22%
202315%21%22%
202227%19%22%
202127%18%20%
202028%18%19%
201915%17%20%
201815%18%20%
201732%17%19%
201638%16%18%
201532%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
75 Teachers
11,829 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202513:18:111:1
202413:18:111:1
20237:18:111:1
202210:18:111:1
202110:18:111:1
202011:18:111:1
201911:18:111:1
201811:19:111:1
201710:19:111:1
201612:19:112:1
201511:19:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025151412
202081210
201981210
201881210
201781110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,450
$24,964
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$54.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Dorchester Center, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Dorchester Center, MA include St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy and St. John Paul Lower Mills.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dorchester Center?
3 private elementary schools are located in Dorchester Center.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester Center?
100% of private elementary schools in Dorchester Center are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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