Saint Columbkille Partnership School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 371 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,150
Acceptance rate: 47%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint Columbkille Partnership School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint Columbkille Partnership School
Pre-K	75
Kind	22
1	33
2	36
3	37
4	42
5	33
6	42
7	26
8	25

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia, Language-based, Mild Learning Differences, Specific Learning Disability

Year Founded

1901

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

371 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

18 students

List of Courses Offered

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Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,150

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Tuition Notes

Tuition ranges from $10,150 to $12,150 depending on the grade level. Financial aid is available. Discounts for multiple children from one family. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

% on Financial Aid

47%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,200

Acceptance Rate

47%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Rachel Rumely

Admissions Associate

Emily Fonte

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$2 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

ArcheryBasketball

CrewCross Country

Field HockeyFlag Football

Nordic SkiingSnowboarding

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

21 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Archery ClubArt Club

Best BuddiesChess Club

Dance ClubDrama Club

Fit Kids ClubGarden Club

Girls on the RunJunior Choir

Knitting ClubMath Club

Rowing ClubService Club

Ski ClubStudent Council

Arts and Music Programs:

ChorusInstrumental Lessons

Piano Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Field Hockey ClubSports Club

School Notes

Saint Columbkille Partnership School has a long history of educating children to become their best selves in a safe and caring learning environment.
We are a Catholic school with a rich tradition of forming the whole child.
Our partnership with Boston College, including our designation as a laboratory school, enables us to advance our inquiry-based curriculum, enhance the professional development of our faculty, and revitalize our building.
We are a national model for Catholic education, fusing tradition with innovation.
Our partnership with St. Columbkille Parish allows us to ground our learning in faith.
Our teachers are committed to their work and care deeply for their students.
The majority of our teachers have a master's degree or continue to study at Boston College.
We view families as full partners in the educational process and it is this relationship that ensures a warm community atmosphere.
We encourage you to visit our school and experience that environment firsthand.

School Motto: Educating through faith, service, and leadership.
School Mascot: Dove

Saint Columbkille Partnership School is an Early Childhood (2.9) through Grade 8 Roman Catholic lab school located in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston. Since 1901, Saint Columbkille has been a mainstay within its surrounding community, and has educated children for many generations.In 2018, Saint Columbkille Partnership School wasdesignated as a laboratory schoolof Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. The majority of our teachers and administrators are credentialed with graduate degrees fully funded by Boston College.The mission of Saint Columbkille Partnership School has driven its dedicated faculty and staff to build a sustainable educational model that serves local families. Reestablished in 2006 as a Partnership School, the resources of theArchdiocese of Boston,Boston College,andSt. Columbkille Parishare combined to offer a rigorous and comprehensive education rooted in Gospel teaching and committed to Catholic educational and religious traditions. As a result of this unique collaboration, the school charted a new direction to create a flagship Catholic school in Boston and a new national model of excellence in Catholic early childhood, elementary, and middle school education.We utilize the newest and best practices in education while teaching prospective teachers and future Catholic school administrators. We strive to develop the whole child: intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically. Employing Jesuit pedagogy, our school prepares children to live lives of faith, service, and leadership for the greater glory of God and the betterment of society.
Mission
Saint Columbkille Partnership School is a community of families, educators, and partners inspired by the values of the Gospel. We are committed to the education of children of all backgrounds in an environment that cultivates respect, mutuality, and care. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, we search for the truth with joy, practice the good with conviction, and contemplate the beautiful as we prepare students for lives of faith, service, and leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Columbkille Partnership School cost?

Saint Columbkille Partnership School's tuition is approximately $10,150 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Saint Columbkille Partnership School?

The acceptance rate of Saint Columbkille Partnership School is 47%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.

Does Saint Columbkille Partnership School offer a summer program?

Yes, Saint Columbkille Partnership School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Saint Columbkille Partnership School offer?

Saint Columbkille Partnership School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Saint Columbkille Partnership School's ranking?

Saint Columbkille Partnership School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Saint Columbkille Partnership School?

The application deadline for Saint Columbkille Partnership School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Calendar

View the Saint Columbkille Partnership School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

First Day of School, Grades K2 - 8

August 31, 2026 (Monday)

First Day of School: 2.9, K0, & K1

September 02, 2026 (Wednesday)

Last Day of Tri 1 and Tri 1 Clubs

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

First Day Tri 2 & Tri 2 Clubs

November 30, 2026 (Monday)

School Reviews

5 11/4/2020

I can not say enough about the quality of the teachers at Saint Columbkille. Every teacher has or is working toward a Masters in Education at Boston College. They are passionate about teaching and committed to the students they lovingly teach. When we survey our parents about what they like most about Saint Cols, it is always the teachers. I am proud to work alongside them.

- Posted by Administrator - Kate

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The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, MA is $20,891 for elementary schools and $27,234 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, MA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).