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Dorchester Center ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,117 students in Dorchester Center, MA, 14% of all K-12 students in Dorchester Center, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
100% of private schools in Dorchester Center, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Dorchester Center ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students
Catholic
2214 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
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Map of St. John Paul Lower Mills
St. John Paul Lower Mills
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Catholic
2200 Columbia Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
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Map of Epiphany School
Epiphany School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Episcopal
154 Centre St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 326-0425
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Map of Wesley Child Care Center
Wesley Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
29 Stanton St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 436-5800
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Dorchester Center, Massachusetts ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of The Joy Of Learning Montessori Institute
The Joy Of Learning Montessori Institute
Gr: K | 52 students
Montessori School
533 Washington St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0021
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Dorchester Center, MA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-42.9% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,117
Students
+11.9% (+119 students) 10-yr
$6,450
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
98%
Students of Color
+53.1% (+34.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+36.4% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dorchester Center)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
1,117 Students
126,399 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025279159179
2024234156172
2023140159174
2022142162185
2021142159180
2020146155171
2019134157175
2018134157172
2017141160180
2016117159178
2015143152167
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% Students of Color
98%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202598%31%34%
202498%29%34%
202398%30%33%
202298%29%33%
202198%28%32%
202074%27%32%
201961%26%31%
201861%25%31%
201764%26%32%
201657%27%32%
201564%28%32%
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0.52
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.520.630.65
20240.520.630.65
20230.540.620.65
20220.640.600.64
20210.640.600.64
20200.720.590.64
20190.740.570.63
20180.740.580.63
20170.700.550.61
20160.730.550.61
20150.760.550.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%7%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%7%4%
20192%6%4%
20182%5%4%
20173%6%4%
20163%5%4%
201512%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
76 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257%6%9%
20247%6%9%
202312%6%9%
202217%5%8%
202117%5%9%
202011%5%9%
201911%5%8%
201811%5%8%
20174%4%8%
20166%4%8%
20155%5%8%
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# Black Students
713 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
64%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202564%7%7%
202463%7%7%
202364%7%8%
202250%6%7%
202150%6%7%
202039%6%8%
201934%6%7%
201834%6%7%
201739%6%7%
201626%6%7%
201529%7%8%
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# White Students
13 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
1%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%54%52%
20241%54%52%
20231%56%52%
20221%58%54%
20211%59%54%
202018%59%54%
201931%61%56%
201831%61%56%
201722%63%58%
201629%64%58%
201525%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
303 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
27%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202527%27%26%
202428%27%26%
202321%25%25%
202230%24%25%
202130%24%25%
202030%23%24%
201922%22%24%
201822%23%23%
201732%21%22%
201634%21%22%
201529%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
76 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515:18:111:1
202414:18:111:1
20239:18:111:1
202212:18:111:1
202112:18:111:1
202012:18:112:1
201913:19:112:1
201813:19:112:1
201710:19:112:1
201612:19:112:1
201511:19:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearDorchester Center, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025151613
202081411
201981311
201881311
201781310
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,450
$26,745
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$87.88 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dorchester Center, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Dorchester Center, MA include St. John Paul Lower Mills and St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Dorchester Center?
4 private schools are located in Dorchester Center.
What percentage of students in Dorchester Center go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Dorchester Center are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester Center?
100% of private schools in Dorchester Center are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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