Mission Grammar School is a small, urban Catholic elementary school established in 1889 in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
It serves students from diverse religious, ethnic and economic backgrounds.
Our goal is for the students to profit from a traditional curriculum of basic skills with emphasis on language arts and mathematics.
Our most valuable resource is a staff that strives to work in close collaboration and with mutual respect, enabling them to meet the educational needs of the students in a school with limited resources.
We strive to enable each student to reach his or her full potential in a faith-based community rooted in gospel values.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,100
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mission Griffin
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Currivan Alouidor, graduated in 2000, later attended Boston Latin School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School cost?
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School's tuition is approximately $7,100 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School?
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School famous alumni include: Currivan Alouidor, graduated in 2000, later attended Boston Latin School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University.
What is Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School's ranking?
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/19/2015
Mission Grammar has provided my daughter an education setting that not only offers exceptional academics with advanced technology integrations but also an environment that fosters faith, community service, and deep caring for others. Because Mission Grammar offers an extremely valuable and cost effective education, I am confident my child will grow to be a more confident and well rounded individual.
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