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#286 of 388 private schools in MA
St John Paul Lower Mills
Elementary School · Dorchester, MA
A private elementary school in Dorchester, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2222 DORCHESTER AVE, Dorchester, MA 02124
- 12.6:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Paul II Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Henderson K-12 Inclusion School UpperEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 2–12 | 0.5 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Taylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Lee AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–3 | 0.9 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St John Paul Lower Mills is listed in Dorchester, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John Paul Lower Mills
St John Paul Lower Mills is a private elementary school in Dorchester, MA, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 388 private schools in MA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- 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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