Best South Boston Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private preschool serving 78 students in South Boston, MA.

Private Preschools in South Boston, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
78 Students
77,459 Students
% Average Students of Color
68%
33%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
7,822 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
7%
63%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,400
$17,029

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
8 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
10%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
6%
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
28,706 Students
% of Others Students
68%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in South Boston, MA?
1 private preschools are located in South Boston, MA.

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