Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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)
St. John Paul Lower Mills
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- 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)
School Rankings
St. John Paul Lower Mills ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
419 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Request Information
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 73%.
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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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
275 E Cottage Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 250 students
Catholic
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Catholic
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
265 Mount Vernon St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-0101
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 250 students
Catholic
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 45
151 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
275 E Cottage Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Catholic
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Catholic
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
265 Mount Vernon St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-0101
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 287-6195
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS | 73 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
185 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 506-6930
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8803
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8803
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11 Mayhew Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-1172
0.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Clap Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35 Harvest Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8672
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Pleasant Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8778
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 635-8778
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Community Academy
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Glen Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8950
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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