Very Good
#104 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 27% of private schools
Quincy Catholic Academy
Elementary School
370 HANCOCK ST, Quincy, MA 02171
Enrollment
248
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
248
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#104 of 388
In Quincy
#1 of 3
public schools
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Quincy Catholic Academy
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About Quincy Catholic Academy
Quincy Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Quincy, MA. Quincy Catholic Academy serves approximately 248 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Quincy Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Quincy Catholic Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Quincy Catholic Academy 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.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Quincy Catholic Academy compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Quincy, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Quincy Catholic Academy (this school) | 7.1 |
| Atlantic Middle | 5.9 |
| Francis W Parker | 6.4 |
| Montclair | 7.0 |
| Wollaston School | 8.6 |
| Beechwood Knoll Elementary | 5.2 |
| Central Middle | 6.8 |
| Charles A Bernazzani Elementary | 5.7 |
| Squantum | 4.5 |
| Merrymount | 6.5 |
| Broad Meadows Middle | 5.5 |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School | 4.7 |
| South West Middle School | 5.5 |
| Point Webster Middle | 4.1 |
| Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center | 5.5 |
| Clifford H Marshall Elementary | 4.7 |
| Snug Harbor Community School | 4.0 |
| Atherton Hough | 3.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
370 HANCOCK ST, Quincy, MA 02171
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Quincy Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Collicot (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Milton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wollaston School (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Montclair (rated 7.0/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Quincy, see our Quincy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Middle Quincy | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| North Quincy High Quincy | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| Francis W Parker Quincy | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Montclair Quincy | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Wollaston School Quincy | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| CAMPUS KINDER HAUS Quincy | 1.1 mi | — |
| Charles A Bernazzani Elementary Quincy | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Central Middle Quincy | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Beechwood Knoll Elementary Quincy | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| ST AGATHA SCHOOL Milton | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ADAMS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Quincy | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| ST BRENDAN SCHOOL Dorchester | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Squantum Quincy | 1.7 mi | 4.5 |
| THE WOODWARD SCHOOL Quincy | 1.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Kenny Elementary School Dorchester | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Murphy K-8 School Dorchester | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School Dorchester | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Quincy High Quincy | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Collicot Milton | 2.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Merrymount Quincy | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02171 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,992
Median Home Value
$630,200
Median Rent
$2,281/mo
Population
20,513
College Educated
51.7%
Homeownership
51.6%
Avg Commute
34.5 min
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Median Age
41.4
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| Heath-Brook Tewksbury, MA | 7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Quincy Catholic Academy
What grades does Quincy Catholic Academy serve?
Quincy Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Quincy Catholic Academy?
Quincy Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quincy Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Quincy Catholic Academy is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Quincy Catholic Academy rank in MA?
Quincy Catholic Academy ranks #104 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Quincy Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Quincy Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Quincy Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Quincy Catholic Academy 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 Quincy Catholic Academy a religious school?
Quincy Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (617) 328-3830
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