For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 259 students in Dorchester, MA.
The top ranked private high school in Dorchester, MA is Cristo Rey Boston High School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
50% of private high schools in Dorchester, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Dorchester ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 250 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Compass
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Dorchester, Massachusetts ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Msgr. Ryan Memorial High School (Closed 2000)
All-girls (Catholic)
11 Mayhew St.
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2818
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2818
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students
516 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-3883
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-3883
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
St. Margaret School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
790 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-5621
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-5621
Gr: 1-8 | 138 students
284 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 282-8573
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 282-8573
Gr: K-8 | 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Dorchester, MA?
The top ranked private high schools in Dorchester, MA is Cristo Rey Boston High School.
How many private high schools are located in Dorchester?
2 private high schools are located in Dorchester.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dorchester?
50% of private high schools in Dorchester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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