Catholic schools offer an education based on Catholic values. Research has shown that a Catholic education offers great benefits when it comes to values, academic outcomes, and cost.
There are over 60 Catholic schools in the Boston area to choose from, and most schools are not just available to Catholic children, but are also open to students of other religions.
Here are some of the advantages of a Catholic education:
Faith-Based Education
If you’re a practicing Catholic, you may value the faith-based education offered by Catholic schools.
Values
Many parents choose to send their children to a Catholic school because they prefer the values taught, compared to a public or independent school setting. This includes an emphasis on service to the community and discipline. Uniforms may not be very popular with students, but studies have found some major benefits of school uniforms, including fewer discipline issues and fewer incidences of bullying.
Academic Excellence
Catholic schools are known for their emphasis on academic excellence. Data shows that Catholic schools have a higher rate of high school graduation for minority students compared to other schools. According to the US Department of Education, 62% of Catholic school students will earn a bachelor’s degree, compared to 31% of public school graduates.
Cost
Catholic school tuition is generally much lower than that of other private schools.
Featured Catholic Schools
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Park Street School
Park Street School is a Christian school located in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston,…
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St Paul's Choir School
St. Paul’s Choir School is a Catholic school located in Cambridge, MA, serving students in…
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Saint Theresa of Avila
St. Theresa of Avila School is a Catholic school located in the West Roxbury neighborhood…
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Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School is a respected college prep school located in the heart of…
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Saint John School
St. John School is a Catholic school located in the North End of Boston,MA. The…
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Columbkille Partnership School
Saint Columbkille Partnership School is a pre-K through eighth grade Catholic school located in the…
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Mission Grammar School
Mission Grammar School is a private Catholic elementary school located in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It serves…
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Ursuline Academy
Ursuline Academy is an independent Catholic school for young women in grades 7-12. The school…