For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 464 students in South Boston, MA (there are , serving 1,720 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in South Boston, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in South Boston, MA is South Boston Catholic Academy.
50% of private schools in South Boston, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked South Boston ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
866 E Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-2326
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-2326
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
371 W 4th St
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-0750
Gr: NS-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
South Boston, Massachusetts ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
609 E 4th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-8431
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-8431
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
St. Mary School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
52 Boston Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-3766
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-3766
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in South Boston, MA?
The top ranked private schools in South Boston, MA is South Boston Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in South Boston?
2 private schools are located in South Boston.
What percentage of students in South Boston go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in South Boston are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in South Boston?
50% of private schools in South Boston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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