Located in Mattapan, MA, Grove Hall Child Development Center enrolls 116 students in a co鈥揺d early childhood program with kindergarten offered in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1905, the center operates on a 50鈥揳cre campus and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1 with 30 teaching staff.
The school's student body is 84% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% in Massachusetts for diversity.
Annual tuition for the early childhood program is $25,000, reflecting the program's structure and community setting.
Grove Hall is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and a regional independent school association.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grove Hall Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Grove Hall Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Grove Hall Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Grove Hall Child Development Center is Berea Sda Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Berea Sda Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
800 Morton St
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 436-8301
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 436-8301
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
St. Mary Of The Hills School
(Catholic)
250 Brook Rd
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 698-2464
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 698-2464
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Wesley Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
29 Stanton St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 436-5800
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 436-5800
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 112 students
158 Blue Hills Parkway
Milton, MA 02186
(339) 237-0319
Milton, MA 02186
(339) 237-0319
1.3 miles
Gr: K-1 | 6 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Campbell School
Daycare / Preschool
180 Blue Hill Ave
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4222
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-4222
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
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