St. John Paul Lower Mills serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The student:teacher of St. John Paul Lower Mills is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,450
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. John Paul Lower Mills ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
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
419 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Paul Lower Mills cost?
St. John Paul Lower Mills's tuition is approximately $6,450 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John Paul Lower Mills?
The acceptance rate of St. John Paul Lower Mills is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
What is St. John Paul Lower Mills's ranking?
St. John Paul Lower Mills 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 Lower Mills?
The application deadline for St. John Paul Lower Mills is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. John Paul Lower Mills is Cristo Rey Boston High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Little House Altern (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
275 E Cottage Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
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All-boys (Catholic)
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Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 250 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Montessori
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
265 Mount Vernon St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-0101
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-0101
0.7 miles
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Miles
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Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 250 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
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74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
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Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
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Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
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Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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275 E Cottage Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
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
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 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
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
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South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
1.2 miles
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Miles
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790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Montessori
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
265 Mount Vernon St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-0101
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-0101
0.7 miles
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100 Morrissey Blvd
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(617) 287-6195
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 287-6195
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Yawkey Konbit Kreyol Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
185 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 506-6930
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 506-6930
1.4 miles
Gr: NS | 73 students
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(508) 541-2140
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(508) 541-2130
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(508) 384-5435
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(508) 384-5430
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(508) 384-5430
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