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#210 of 388 private schools in MA

East Boston Central Catholic School

Elementary School

69 LONDON ST, East Boston, MA 02128

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

139

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

139

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

6.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

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About East Boston Central Catholic School

East Boston Central Catholic School is a private elementary school in East Boston, MA. East Boston Central Catholic School serves approximately 139 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. East Boston Central Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 388 private schools in MA.

How it comparesOn par with MA schools

6.1

This school 6.1 · Average
MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 139 students, East Boston Central Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

East Boston Central Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How East Boston Central Catholic School compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in East Boston, MA

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

This School

10.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

139

This School

500

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.1

This School

7.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 66.9% vs 0%

White 27.3% vs 0%

Black 1.4% vs 0%

Asian 0.7% vs 0%

East Boston Central Catholic School East Boston Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
East Boston Central Catholic School (this school)	—	139	11.5:1	6.1
Alighieri Dante Montessori School	0.1 mi	108	9:1	9.6
East Boston Early Education Center	0.3 mi	196	13.1:1	9.8
McKay K-8 School	0.3 mi	670	10.3:1	4.8
Otis Elementary School	0.4 mi	402	13:1	8.5
O'Donnell Elementary School	0.5 mi	275	12:1	6.0
Mario Umana Academy	0.5 mi	632	10.5:1	5.5
Adams Elementary School	0.5 mi	251	8.4:1	6.9
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School	0.7 mi	267	10.3:1	7.4
East Boston High School	0.7 mi	1,293	12.1:1	4.7
Excel Academy Charter School	1.3 mi	1,363	10.5:1	8.4
Guild Elementary School	2.2 mi	247	7.3:1	7.7
Bradley Elementary School	2.3 mi	300	10.7:1	9.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.

Classroom Attention

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.0 / 10

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School Day Length 6.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,206

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 7.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 48%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.0 / 10

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Enrollment 139

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 66.9%

White 27.3%

Two or More 3.6%

Black 1.4%

Asian 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

69 LONDON ST, East Boston, MA 02128

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering East Boston Central Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. East Boston Early Education Center (rated 9.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eliot K-8 Innovation School (rated 9.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Boston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Alighieri Dante Montessori School (rated 9.6/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in East Boston, see our East Boston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.3 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Alighieri Dante Montessori School East Boston	0.1 mi	108	9.6
McKay K-8 School East Boston	0.3 mi	670	4.8
East Boston Early Education Center East Boston	0.3 mi	196	9.8
O'Donnell Elementary School East Boston	0.5 mi	275	6.0
Mario Umana Academy East Boston	0.5 mi	632	5.5
Otis Elementary School East Boston	0.4 mi	402	8.5
Adams Elementary School East Boston	0.5 mi	251	6.9
East Boston High School East Boston	0.7 mi	1,293	4.7
Kennedy Patrick J Elementary School East Boston	0.7 mi	267	7.4
Eliot K-8 Innovation School Boston	0.8 mi	792	9.7
ST JOHN SCHOOL Boston	0.8 mi	172	6.1
Harvard-Kent Elementary School Charlestown	1.0 mi	340	7.8
Shurtleff Early Childhood Chelsea	1.3 mi	806	4.5
Phoenix Academy Charter Public High School Chelsea Chelsea	1.5 mi	194	6.3
SEAPORT ACADEMY Chelsea	1.4 mi	24	—
Eugene Wright Science and Technology Academy Chelsea	1.5 mi	443	6.3
Joseph A. Browne School Chelsea	1.5 mi	485	6.1
Charlestown High School Charlestown	1.2 mi	789	3.7
Excel Academy Charter School East Boston	1.3 mi	1,363	8.4
Warren-Prescott K-8 School Charlestown	1.3 mi	499	9.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02128 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,079

Median Home Value

$680,000

Median Rent

$2,009/mo

Population

44,124

College Educated

38.2%

Homeownership

28.6%

Avg Commute

32.3 min

Poverty Rate

14.3%

Median Age

34.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Becket Washington School Becket, MA	91	6.1
Johnson Nahant, MA	149	6.1
ST JOHN SCHOOL Boston, MA	172	6.1
TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Southbridge, MA	109	6.1
BAY FARM MONTESSORI ACADEMY Duxbury, MA	98	6.0
Boutwell Wilmington, MA	144	6.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about East Boston Central Catholic School

What grades does East Boston Central Catholic School serve?

East Boston Central Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend East Boston Central Catholic School?

East Boston Central Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Boston Central Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Boston Central Catholic School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does East Boston Central Catholic School rank in MA?

East Boston Central Catholic School ranks #210 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is East Boston Central Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Boston Central Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is East Boston Central Catholic School a private school?

Yes, East Boston Central Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is East Boston Central Catholic School a religious school?

East Boston Central Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score: 76 Excellent Transit
Bike Score: 77 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 139
Gender Split: 62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Suffolk County
Phone: (617) 567-7456

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