St. Rose School is an inner city Catholic school that is dedicated to educating children of all races, creeds, and nationalities.
While a great number of our students live in the Chelsea area, a large population of our students commutes from different areas within the north shore and Boston.
St. Rose School is a small close knit community that not only embraces the diversity of its students and parents but respects it as well.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
266 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St. Rose School is an inner city Catholic school that is dedicated to educating children of all races, creeds, and nationalities. While a great number of our students live in the Chelsea area, a large population of our students commutes from different areas within the north shore and Boston. St. Rose School is a small close knit community that not only embraces the diversity of its students and parents but respects it as well.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Rose School?
The application deadline for St. Rose School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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