About the School
- St. Margaret School in Dorcheer, MA, enrolls 138 students in grades 1 through 8 within a central city community setting.
- The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 10 full–time teachers.
- As a Catholic co–educational initution, St. Margaret School is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association.
- The udent body is diverse, with 54.48% of students identified as students of color.
- Margaret serves families seeking elementary and middle school education in Dorcheer's urban environment.
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Margaret School?
The application deadline for St. Margaret School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Margaret School is Cristo Rey Boston High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Paul Lower Mills (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
2200 Columbia Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
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: 0.6 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
Avg. class size: 15 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 | 235 students
247 Marlborough St
Boston, MA 02116
(603) 381-2003
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
2200 Columbia Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
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
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
2200 Columbia Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
628 Washington Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2140
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2140
9461.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Remington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
628 Washington Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2130
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2130
9461.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Parmenter
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Wachusett Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5281
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5281
9462.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Charles E Roderick
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Taunton Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
(508) 384-5435
Wrentham, MA 02093
(508) 384-5435
9462.5 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Delaney
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Taunton Street
Wrentham, MA 02093
(508) 384-5430
Wrentham, MA 02093
(508) 384-5430
9462.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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