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Saint John School is located in North Square on the Freedom Trail in Bostons historic North End.
Since 1873, it has touched the lives of generations of children in the heart of a dynamic city.
Originally serving the sons and daughters of newly-arriving immigrants, St. Johns faculty proudly preserves a Catholic tradition of preparing young people for the challenges and opportunities in a world of constant change.
Reaching beyond the border of a storied neighborhood, Saint John School serves students from all backgrounds and from all parts of Boston and beyond.
The school cherishes the diversity of its student body and takes full advantage of the cultural and educational resources of an urban setting.
Saint John School is located in North Square on the Freedom Trail
in Bostons historic North End. Since 1873, it has touched the lives
of generations of children in the heart of a dynamic city.
Originally serving the sons and daughters of newly-arriving
immigrants, St. Johns faculty proudly preserves a Catholic
tradition of preparing young people for the challenges and
opportunities in a world of constant change. Reaching beyond the
border of a storied neighborhood, Saint John School serves students
from all backgrounds and from all parts of Boston and beyond. The
school cherishes the diversity of its student body and takes full
advantage of the cultural and educational resources of an urban
setting.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 220 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,760
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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The average private school tuition in Boston, MA is $32,369 for elementary schools and $41,992 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
