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Our Mission

Saint Columbkille Partnership School is a community of families, educators, and partners inspired by the values of the Gospel. We are committed to the education of children of all backgrounds in an environment that cultivates respect, mutuality and care. Rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, we search for the truth with joy, practice the good with conviction, and contemplate the beautiful as we prepare students for lives of faith, service and leadership.

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Welcome to the only lab school in Boston offering a pre-k (age 2.9) through grade 8 Catholic education supporting cutting-edge approaches to teaching and learning against the backdrop of the Catholic intellectual tradition. We are excited to share our community with you and support you through the admission process.

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Saint Columbkille Partnership School is a pre-K to Grade 8 Catholic private school for preschool, Kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. Designated as the lab school for Boston College, we are located in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood and draw students from the nearby areas of Cambridge, Watertown, Waltham, Brookline, Newton, Chestnut Hill, Dedham, West Roxbury, and beyond.

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Ms. Bane with four students from the summer program at STCPS.

Summer Program Brings Joy, Discovery, and Lasting Memories

Saint Columbkille’s Summer Program, supported this year by The Summer Fund and the Harvard Allston Partnership Fund, gave students in grades K0–4 eight weeks of themed learning, field trips, and joyful memories led by dedicated staff and junior counselors.

At a glance

  • 410 Students enrolled from 2.9 pre-K to Grade 8
  • 32 Languages spoken in the homes of our students
  • 37 Cities and towns represented
  • 100% of teachers have or are working towards a Master's Degree
  • $1.2M Amount of funds raised annually for financial aid and programs
  • 47% Nearly half of our students receive need-based financial aid
  • 95% of students are reading at or above grade level
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