About the School
- St. Peter Elementary School in Dorcheer, MA, is a Catholic co–ed school serving grades K–8 with a total enrollment of 179 students in a central city setting.
- The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and maintains a Catholic religious affiliation.
- udents of color represent 99.38% of the student body, reflecting the diversity of the Dorchester community.
- Peter Elementary School offers regular elementary and secondary programs within a central city locale.
- The school serves families seeking K–8 Catholic education with an enrollment size that supports a broad range of early and middle grade levels.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 31%
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(617) 325-9338
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Gr: NS-6 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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(617) 325-9338
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290 Bowdoin St 294
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(857) 220-2333
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185 Columbia Rd
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(617) 506-6930
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Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
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Catholic
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
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Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Catholic
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
275 E Cottage Street
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2180
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 250 students
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100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Distance: 2.0 mi
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Sports: 1
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(617) 436-8301
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
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74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
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Gr: 2-10 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
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(617) 278-8390
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Catholic
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
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(617) 282-2180
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 427-1177
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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(617) 326-0425
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS | 73 students
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(617) 506-6930
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Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 326-0425
Distance: 1.0 mi
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2200 Columbia Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
29 Stanton St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 436-5800
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