St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp serves 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,450
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
283 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp cost?
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp's tuition is approximately $6,450 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp?
The acceptance rate of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
What is St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp's ranking?
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp 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 Academy Columbia Camp?
The application deadline for St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp is Cristo Rey Boston High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Boston College High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Paul Lower Mills (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
- miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 250 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boston College High School![Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.]( "Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.")
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
275 E Cottage Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
St. John Paul Lower Mills
(Catholic)
2200 Columbia Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Compass
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
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