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Old 10-25-2007, 12:13 PM
 
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I have read many of the public schools are top rated. How are the Catholic schools in the towns west or south of Boston? Are there waiting lists to get in?
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Old 10-25-2007, 07:49 PM
 
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I have read many of the public schools are top rated. How are the Catholic schools in the towns west or south of Boston? Are there waiting lists to get in?

it depends. are you talking grammar schools?? k-8?? some have waiting lists some don't. Usually, the K and 1st grade are pretty full and then some have an opening or two beyond first grade because of people moving and changing schools.
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Old 10-26-2007, 07:21 AM
 
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It depends a lot on the location and type of school. There are a number of Catholic schools in older Boston neighborhoods that have closed, are in danger of closing, or struggling financially. The enrollment has dropped off, and the clergy scandal a few years back does not help this situation, as the Archdiocese is deeply in debt. On the other hand, you will find both elementary and secondary schools west and south of the city that offer strong academics, as well as the supportive atmosphere that is lacking in some public school systems. Also, some of these schools are all male or all female, which many parents find appealing.

Is there a particular area you are focusing on?
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Old 10-26-2007, 07:22 AM
 
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add to that north of the city also lol!!
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Old 10-26-2007, 07:28 AM
 
Location: Metrowest, MA
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I think Boston College is a catholic school.. It improved its ranking after they got on TV with Doug Flutie... donations up... more kids apply... better selection of kids...
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Old 10-26-2007, 07:45 AM
 
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I think Boston College is a catholic school.. It improved its ranking after they got on TV with Doug Flutie... donations up... more kids apply... better selection of kids...
I think applications are also up at BC after they joined the ACC. More mid-atlantic residents are applying there now that they have more exposure outside of New England. Also especially since Maryland, Georgia Tech, etc are getting more competitive, students are applying to more universities in general.
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Old 10-26-2007, 09:14 AM
 
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We have not decided what town to focus on but like everyone else an easier commute would be better. My husband also needs to commute to the airport often. My kids go to Catholic school now but I don't know if we could afford that in the Boston area with the cost of housing. Thanks for your input.
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Old 10-26-2007, 11:23 AM
 
Location: Metrowest, MA
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All kidding aside, there are plenty of scholarships and financial aid. Figure out what you want. If your kid is smart, there are merit scholarship. If he/she is smart, Boston's exam schools are as good as high schools in many expensive towns.
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Old 10-26-2007, 11:33 AM
 
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I went to holy name in West Roxbury-grades 1 to 8.

there is also sacred heart h.s. in Kingston Notre Dame academy in Hingham h.s.
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Old 10-26-2007, 11:36 AM
 
Location: Metrowest, MA
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Here's a good list...

Catholic School Office (broken link)
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