Founded in 1990, Nativity Preparatory School is an accredited, private, twuition-free middle school for boys who come from families with limited means who reside in Boston and its sorrounding neighborhoods.
Nativity accepts boys who are going into the 4th grade. Ocassionally, spots become avaialble in 5th and 6th grades. Please inquire to see if there will be availability in these grades for the upcoming year.
Through a highly structured, challenging, individualized education that promotes the intellectual, ethical, physical and social development of each student, Nativity Prep prepares economically disadvantaged middle school boys from Boston's inner city neighborhoods for admission to selective high schools and colleges.
In the Jesuit tradition, Nativity Prep transforms boys from Boston into men for others.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jun. 5 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Nativity Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Shirt and tie
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jun. 5 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Our school is totally tuition-free. The focus of our missions is to serve low-income students who live in Boston. We do require families to submit income information. Our entry point is 4th grade.
% on Financial Aid
100%
Admissions Director
Orlando Emiliano
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Community Service Clubdebate
Newspaper Club
Arts and Music Programs:
African DrummingChoir
DrummingGuitar Lessons
Saxophone LessonsTrumpet lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Swimming
School Notes
- Founded in 1990 by the Jesuits, Nativity Preparatory School is an accredited, private, independent, free- of-cost middle school in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. Through a highly structured, challenging, individualized education that promotes the intellectual, ethical, physical and social development of each student, Nativity Prep prepares economically disadvantaged middle school boys from Boston's inner city neighborhoods for admission to selective high schools and colleges. In the Jesuit tradition, Nativity Prep transforms boys from Boston into men for others.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Nativity Preparatory School offer?
Nativity Preparatory School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Nativity Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Nativity Preparatory School is Jun. 5 / rolling (applications are due on Jun. 5 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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