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Best South Boston Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 464 students in South Boston, MA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in South Boston, MA is South Boston Catholic Academy.
50% of private elementary schools in South Boston, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked South Boston Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
South Boston Catholic Academy
South Boston Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
866 E Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-2326
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Peter Academy
Alternative School
(1)
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in South Boston, Massachusetts

South Boston, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
609 E 4th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-8431
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
St. Mary School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
52 Boston Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-3766
Gr: K-8 | 183 students

Overview

This Town (South Boston)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
464 Students
91,785 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
11,860 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
29%
68%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,888
$24,597

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
7,419 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
437 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
83%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
53 Students
20,279 Students
% of Others Students
10%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in South Boston, MA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in South Boston, MA is South Boston Catholic Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in South Boston?
2 private elementary schools are located in South Boston.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in South Boston?
50% of private elementary schools in South Boston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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