Located in Milton, Massachusetts, St. Agatha School serves a culturally and academically diverse population of over 600 students from 19 local communities.
The school curriculum meets and exceeds the standards of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and is moving toward incorporation of the National Core Curriculum standards in the present curriculum.
The school is structured to meet the needs of students in the primary, intermediate and middle school grades.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Agatha School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
417 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Michelle Tierney
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band (Beginner & Experienced), Book Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Fitness, Floor Hockey, Irish Step Dancing, Knitting & Sewing Club, Lego Club, Mandarin/ Chinese Classes, Math League, Piano Lessons, Robotics, School Chorus, Voice Lessons
School Notes
- Located in Milton, Massachusetts, St. Agatha School serves a
culturally and academically diverse population of over 600 students
from 19 local communities. The school curriculum meets and exceeds
the standards of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and is
moving toward incorporation of the National Core Curriculum
standards in the present curriculum. The school is structured to
meet the needs of students in the primary, intermediate and middle
school grades.
The primary curriculum (K1 through Grade 2) is literacy-based
and all lessons are multi-sensory and interactive. In addition to a
rich language arts program, formal lessons include daily Religion,
Math, and Social Science classes. Student growth and
development is enhanced through weekly Computer, Library, Physical
Education, Music, Spanish, the Collins Writing Program, and Art are
taught weekly at all grades, K1 through Grade 8. At this
level, reading and writing specialists meet weekly with small
groups to strengthen basic skills. An Early Childhood Coordinator
works with teachers and parents to develop the daily curriculum,
plan enrichment programs, and coordinate special events at this
level. The joy of learning is present in classes throughout the
school, but is most perhaps most evident at the primary level,
where our young students share the joy of discovering something new
each day.
Daily lessons become more complex at the intermediate level
(Grades 3-5), so students needing learning support outside of the
classroom are serviced by the school’s Resource Department.
Resource teachers include a licensed clinical therapist, a
certified Wilson Phonics instructor and a certified Reading
Specialist. These specialists partner with classroom teachers and
parents to meet individual student needs. The Resource Department
is designed to assist individuals and small groups in
the classroom or resource room. This program ensures that any
accommodations prescribed by Individual Education Plans (IEP) or
504 plans are met. Alpha-Smarts, and student word processors, are
also available for use in the classrooms. At the intermediate
level, more equipment, such as interactive whiteboards, and other
multi-sensory resources, enhance the learning environment to ensure
that all students can find success in St. Agatha School
classrooms.
At the middle school level (Grades 6-8), the curriculum is
enriched with current events classes aimed at increasing students’
sense of social justice. Throughout the school year, students have
visited organizations like Cradle to Crayons, Fr. Bill’s Place and
My Brother’s Keeper. Middle School academic challenges are provided
by the addition of relevant trade novels in literature in Grade 7,
Algebra I in Grade 8, and daily experimentation in the school’s
science lab. Although there are annually over 100 students in our
junior high school, learners are grouped by interest and aptitude,
so that many classes number less than 15 students. An after school
HSTP study course is also offered to Grade 8 students each
fall. More than 98% of St. Agatha School graduates are
accepted at area parochial and independent middle or high schools
of their choice. High schools report that many St. Agatha
School graduates enter honors level courses in high school and
achieve honor roll status in
their freshman year and beyond. In addition to our academics, St. Agatha School offers a variety of extra-curricular activities, such as: Peer Leadership, Mandarin Chinese, Paul Effman Music Band lessons, piano lessons, Drama Club, Chess Club, Knitting and Sewing Club, Lego Robotics Club, Voice Lessons, Jump Rope Club, Book Club, Voice Lessons, Grades 5-8 Boys and Girls Basketball Teams, Cheerleading, Floor Hockey, and Lego Club. Older students also provide daily programming for all classrooms via the school’s closed circuit television system. The faculty and staff of St. Agatha School are state certified to teach, and most have Masters Degrees in their assigned subject areas. The purpose of all activities at St. Agatha School is to ensure that all members of our community- qualified teachers, supportive parents, and happily engaged students- will collaborate to “excel in education and celebrate Christian values.” Collaboration, cooperation and communication are the hallmarks of St. Agatha School. All are welcome to be a part of this exceptional Catholic school learning experience today.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Agatha School offer?
St. Agatha School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Dance.
What is St. Agatha School's ranking?
St. Agatha School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Agatha School?
The application deadline for St. Agatha School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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