Excellent
#29 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 7% of private schools
Epiphany School
Elementary School · Dorchester Center, MA
A private elementary school in Dorchester Center, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
154 CENTRE ST, Dorchester Center, MA 02124
- 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Epiphany School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,168
Median home value
$607,200
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson K-12 Inclusion School LowerEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–1 | 0.2 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Codman Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Up Academy Charter School of DorchesterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Epiphany School is listed in Dorchester Center, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Epiphany School
Epiphany School is a private elementary school in Dorchester Center, MA, serving approximately 81 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 3.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Epiphany School
What grades does Epiphany School serve?
Epiphany School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Epiphany School?
Epiphany School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Epiphany School?
The student-teacher ratio at Epiphany School is 3.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Epiphany School rank in MA?
Epiphany School ranks #29 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Epiphany School's MySchoolScout rating?
Epiphany School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Epiphany School a private school?
Yes, Epiphany School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Epiphany School a religious school?
Epiphany School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 10.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 326-0425
- Area population (ZIP 02124)
- 55,897
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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