Religious schools offer an education based on religious values. Research has shown that a religious education offers great benefits when it comes to values, academic outcomes, and cost. In addition to Catholic schools, the Boston area has schools of Christian, Jewish and Islamic faith. Here are some of the advantages of religious schools.
Faith-Based Education
If you’re a practicing a specific religion, you may value the faith-based education offered by Religious schools.
Values
Many parents choose to send their children to a religious schools 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
Religious schools are known for their emphasis on academic excellence. For example, 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
Religious school tuition is generally much lower than that of other private schools.
Featured Religious Schools
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Sacred Heart STEM School
The Sacred Heart School is a Catholic school located in Roslindale, MA, serving students from…
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Boston College High School
Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory school. It is highly selective…
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New Covenant School
The New Covenant School is a Christian school located in Arlington,MA. The school serves students…
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Frances Jacobson Early Childhood…
The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Centre (FJECC) is a Jewish preschool located in the Longwood…
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Pope St Paul II…
Saint John Paul II School is a Catholic academy with three campuses in the Dorchester…
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East Boston Central Catholic…
East Boston Central Catholic High School is a Catholic school located in East Boston, serving…
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Catholic Memorial School
Catholic Memorial School is a Catholic college preparatory boys school located in the West Roxbury…
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Saint Peter Academy
St. Peter Academy is private school located in South Boston, MA. It serves students from…
Religious Schools in the Boston Area