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#286 of 388 private schools in MA
St John Paul Lower Mills
Elementary School
2222 DORCHESTER AVE, Dorchester, MA 02124
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#286 of 388
In Dorchester
#5 of 6
public schools
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St John Paul Lower Mills
Elementary School in Dorchester · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
St John Paul II Catholic Academy
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Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
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About St John Paul Lower Mills
St John Paul Lower Mills is a private elementary school in Dorchester, MA. St John Paul Lower Mills serves approximately 316 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Paul Lower Mills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 5.5 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
St John Paul Lower Mills 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 St John Paul Lower Mills compares to 27 public schools serving similar grades in Dorchester, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St John Paul Lower Mills (this school) | 5.5 |
| Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper | 3.9 |
| TechBoston Academy | 4.5 |
| Lee Academy | 6.7 |
| Codman Academy Charter Public School | 6.1 |
| Kenny Elementary School | 5.3 |
| Shaw Elementary School | 3.2 |
| Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower | 9.4 |
| Lee K-8 School | 4.5 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School | 5.3 |
| Holmes Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Murphy K-8 School | 6.9 |
| Greenwood Sarah K-8 School | 6.4 |
| UP Academy Holland | 3.4 |
| Burke High School | 5.2 |
| Mather Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Frederick Pilot Middle School | 5.3 |
| Conservatory Lab Charter School | 7.9 |
| King Elementary School | 5.7 |
| Everett Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Boston Latin Academy | 6.8 |
Showing 20 of 27 schools. View all schools in Dorchester
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
2222 DORCHESTER AVE, Dorchester, MA 02124
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St John Paul Lower Mills may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower (rated 9.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EPIPHANY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Dorchester Center), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lee Academy (rated 6.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dorchester, see our Dorchester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC ACADEMY Dorchester Center | 0.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper Dorchester | 0.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Taylor Elementary School Mattapan | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Lee Academy Dorchester | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| TechBoston Academy Dorchester | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Glover Milton | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy Dorchester | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Codman Academy Charter Public School Dorchester | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| FONTBONNE ACADEMY Milton | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| ST BRENDAN SCHOOL Dorchester | 1.0 mi | 3.9 |
| Kenny Elementary School Dorchester | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| EPIPHANY SCHOOL Dorchester Center | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower Dorchester | 1.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Shaw Elementary School Dorchester | 1.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Lee K-8 School Dorchester | 1.4 mi | 4.5 |
| BEREA SDA ACADEMY Mattapan | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Charles S Pierce Middle Milton | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Neighborhood House Charter School Dorchester | 1.5 mi | 5.3 |
| ST MARY OF THE HILLS SCHOOL Milton | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Holmes Elementary School Dorchester | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02124 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,168
Median Home Value
$607,200
Median Rent
$1,783/mo
Population
55,897
College Educated
31.1%
Homeownership
42%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
36.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School Boston, MA | 5.5 |
| Edgartown Elementary Edgartown, MA | 5.5 |
| Falls North Attleborough, MA | 5.5 |
| Fletcher/Maynard Academy Cambridge, MA | 5.5 |
| Lambert-Lavoie Chicopee, MA | 5.5 |
| Mary O Pottenger Springfield, MA | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St John Paul Lower Mills
What grades does St John Paul Lower Mills serve?
St John Paul Lower Mills serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St John Paul Lower Mills?
St John Paul Lower Mills has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Paul Lower Mills?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul Lower Mills is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John Paul Lower Mills rank in MA?
St John Paul Lower Mills ranks #286 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is St John Paul Lower Mills's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Paul Lower Mills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St John Paul Lower Mills a private school?
Yes, St John Paul Lower Mills 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 John Paul Lower Mills a religious school?
St John Paul Lower Mills has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 265-0019
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