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#384 of 388 private schools in MA
St Brendan School
Elementary School · Dorchester, MA
A private elementary school in Dorchester, MA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
29 RITA RD, Dorchester, MA 02124
- 16.1:1 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 St Brendan School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Murphy K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 839 | Compare → |
| Neighborhood House Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 856 | Compare → |
| Henderson K-12 Inclusion School UpperEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 2–12 | 0.9 mi | 639 | 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.
St Brendan School is listed in Dorchester, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Brendan School
St Brendan School is a private elementary school in Dorchester, MA, serving approximately 169 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #384 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Brendan School
What grades does St Brendan School serve?
St Brendan School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St Brendan School?
St Brendan School has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Brendan School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Brendan School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Brendan School rank in MA?
St Brendan School ranks #384 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is St Brendan School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Brendan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Brendan School a private school?
Yes, St Brendan 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 St Brendan School a religious school?
St Brendan School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Gender Split
- 72% M / 28% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 282-3388
- 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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