St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

St. John Paul II Catholic Academy in Dorcheer, MA serves co–ed students in grades PK through 8 within a city–based Catholic school setting.
Founded in 2008, the school enrolls 943 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 15.
The udent population includes 85% students of color, reflecting diversity within the Dorchester community.
Annual tuition at this private Catholic elementary and middle school is $4,600, and the school has a 100% acceptance rate.
John Paul II Catholic Academy ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts private schools for affordability, diversity, and enrollment size.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 943 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,600
Acceptance rate: 100%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office
Pre-K	270
Kind	102
1	99
2	85
3	102
4	96
5	26
6	84
7	68
8	11

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Year Founded

2008

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Student Body

Total Students

943 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

85%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

58 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,600

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$3 million

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office cost?

St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office's tuition is approximately $4,600 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office?

The acceptance rate of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 73%.

What is St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office's ranking?

St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office?

The application deadline for St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office located?

St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office is located in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Dorchester, MA.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, MA is $21,368 for elementary schools and $27,359 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).