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.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Quick Facts
St. John Paul Lower Mills
(Catholic)
2200 Columbia Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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)
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
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
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