St. Mary School in South Boon, MA, is a Catholic co–ed private school serving grades K through 8 with an enrollment of 183 students.
The school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 with a teaching staff of 11 professionals in a central city setting.
Approximately 44% of the udent body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Mary School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), reflecting its Catholic religious affiliation.
The school is located near other South Boon and Dorchester area K–8 private schools, providing families multiple educational options within one mile.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
183 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
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. Mary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to St. Mary School is Cathedral High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John Paul Lower Mills (0.5 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
0.5 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
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Montessori
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
265 Mount Vernon St
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-0101
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-0101
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 24 students
Boston College High School ![Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.]( "Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.")
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
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