Mission Grammar School

What Mission Grammar School does

Mission Grammar School is a private Catholic, urban college-preparatory elementary school located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, founded in 1889 and consequently the oldest Catholic elementary school in Boston. The school serves approximately 450 scholars from infancy (3 months old) through Grade 6 across two campuses: the Tremont Campus for Early Childhood and the St. Alphonsus Campus for Elementary. Its student population is 90%+ students of color and draws families from more than 70 zip codes across Greater Boston, with 78% of families receiving financial aid. The institution is staffed by approximately 50 employees and operates as a non-profit.

The instructional model is faith-based and college-preparatory, supported by NWEA MAP standardized assessments, a 1:1 Chromebook program in grades 4-6, and a long-standing professional development partnership with the Lynch Foundation. Operational systems include RenWeb (student information), FACTS (tuition management), and Google Workspace. Through the Catholic Urban Partnership with Cathedral High School (formed 2014), the school offers a PreK-12 Catholic education pipeline, and in 2020-2021 it absorbed St. Patrick's School into the OLPH Mission community. The school is the only Catholic infant-through-Grade-6 program in Greater Boston.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition (early childhood at $437-$592 per week; elementary at $7,700-$10,000 per year), extended-day fees of $24 per day, state childcare vouchers, and donations/fundraising. The school is currently undertaking a $31 million campus expansion to accommodate 450+ scholars by 2027, supported by an active capital campaign. Mission Grammar is governed by a full voting board (restructured in 2020) and has added senior leadership in enrollment and early childhood in 2024 to support expansion.

Name

Mission Grammar School

Legal name

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mission Grammar School

Website

https://missiongrammar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1889

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mission Grammar School is a private Catholic, urban college-preparatory school in Roxbury, Massachusetts, serving approximately 450 scholars from infancy (3 months) through Grade 6 with a faith-based curriculum, a diverse community, and a PreK-12 pipeline to Cathedral High School.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Early childhood education
• Elementary education
• Catholic K-12 education
• College preparatory programs
• Infant care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roxbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Early Childhood Center operates year-round (7:30am-4pm) with weekly tuition rates ranging from $437-$592 depending on age group. Elementary program operates during school year (8am-3pm) with annual tuition of $7,700 for K2-Grade 6 and $10,000 for K1. All families receive an upfront financial discount as tuition does not cover full operational cost.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Significant revenue support through The Mission Grammar Fund, annual Road to College Gala, 1889 Society ($1,500+ donors), John Currivan Perpetual Help Society (three-year consecutive donors), and one-time donations. The $31 million capital campaign supports the expansion project.
3. Extended Day Program Fees: After-school care program for K0-Grade 6 operates 3:30pm-5:30pm at $24/day, providing additional revenue and serving working families.
4. Childcare Vouchers: School accepts state childcare vouchers for Infant, Toddler, Pre-K, K0, K1, K2 classrooms, providing revenue from government subsidy programs.
5. Amazon Smile: School receives 0.5% of eligible Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile program as passive donation revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Mission Grammar School is an urban, college-prep Catholic school providing full-day education and care for scholars from infancy (3 months) through Grade 6 across two Roxbury, MA campuses. Core offerings include the Early Childhood Education Program (infants, toddlers, Pre-K, K0, K1) at the Tremont Campus and the Elementary/Upper School Program (K2-Grade 6) at the St. Alphonsus Campus, supplemented by Extended Day after-school care, Faith Formation, Special Education, and Social-Emotional Services, with a PreK-12 college pathway through the Catholic Urban Partnership with Cathedral High School.

Product overview

Mission Grammar School is an urban, college-prep Catholic school serving scholars from infancy (3 months) through Grade 6 across two campuses. The core educational offerings consist of the Early Childhood Education Program (Tremont Campus) and Elementary/Upper School Program (St. Alphonsus Campus). The school supplements its core academic programs with Faith Formation, Special Education Services, and Social & Emotional Services. The Catholic Urban Partnership with Cathedral High School provides a seamless PreK-12 pathway. Extended Day Program offers after-school care and enrichment. All programs are grounded in Catholic values and the school's CARES values (Community, Achievement, Respect, Equity & Inclusion, Safety), with the mission of living the Gospel on the road to college.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education Program Full-day early childhood program serving infants from 3 months through K1 (age 4) at the Tremont Campus. Features play-based learning, Building Blocks math, OWL literacy, Fundations phonics, and focus on social, emotional, and academic skill development for diverse urban families.
• Elementary Education Program Elementary education program (K2-Grade 6) using a self-contained classroom model for K2-3rd grade and a departmentalized model for Upper School grades 4-6. Standards-based curriculum includes Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom literacy, Fundations phonics, with NWEA MAP assessment three times yearly and a 1:1 Chromebook program for grades 4-6.
• Extended Day Program After-school care and enrichment program operating 3:30pm-5:30pm for K0-Grade 6 at $24/day. Includes academic support, one-on-one tutoring, small group work, and enrichment activities such as Alpha Chess, cooking, and Girls on the Run.
• Faith Formation Catholic religious education program implementing Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston Religion Standards and We Believe Curriculum. Focus on Catholic Social Teaching with preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion in second grade.
• Special Education Services Inclusive education services provided in collaboration with Boston Public Schools for scholars with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Uses MTSS (Multitiered Systems of Support) with an Intervention Team tracking progress and implementing supports.
• Social & Emotional Services Comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program using Harmony Academy Curriculum and Boston College's City Connects model to assess and support scholars' strengths and needs across family, academic, health, and social/emotional domains.
• Catholic Urban Partnership Program A PreK-12 Catholic pathway to college in partnership with Cathedral High School, creating a seamless educational continuum from infancy through college diploma for Boston students. Includes continuum scholarships supported by the Catholic Schools Foundation for MG graduates enrolling at Cathedral.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% high school graduation rate for CSF scholarship recipients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cathedral High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Co-founders of Catholic Urban Partnership creating PreK-12 pathway to college. Partnership started 2014-2015 academic year. Mission Grammar scholars graduating 6th grade receive continuum scholarships at Cathedral. Both schools align curriculum and instructional practices while increasing academic supports. Students participate in joint service projects, shadow days, campus visits, and information sessions. St. Patrick's School joined partnership in 2020-2021.
• Emmanuel CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Long-time educational partner providing ~200 student volunteers annually for tutoring, student teaching, masters programs, and enrichment. Located as close neighbor in Longwood Medical and Academic Area. Partnership links scholars to academic, cultural, and athletic opportunities. Emmanuel College students serve as role models reinforcing college-going culture. Extended Day Program benefits from Emmanuel partnership for additional support services.
• The Lynch FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 199925+ year partnership providing professional development, coaching for each teacher, and age-appropriate curriculum creation for Early Childhood program. Mission Grammar was first to open Lynch Foundation-supported preschool classroom. Partnership enabled growth from 1 PreK classroom to 10 Early Childhood classrooms. Lynch Foundation also connects school to Leadership Academy opportunities for educators.
• Boston College City ConnectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHolistic assessment program evaluating every scholar's strengths and needs across family, academic, health, and social/emotional domains. Whole Class Review allows each scholar to be discussed and tiered for intervention levels. Individual Student Reviews enable planning with caregivers and staff. Scholars linked to community resources and on-site supportive services as needed.
• Brigham & Women's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring healthcare institution with strong commitment to Equity in Health. Runs Pen Pals, Book Buddies, and Science Club programs for Mission Grammar scholars. Some scholars interested in health careers go on to intern at the hospital.
• Community Music Center of BostonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts education nonprofit founded 1910 providing equitable access to music education. At Mission Grammar, supports rigorous, relevant, and culturally-inclusive musical instruction for elementary scholars.
• Boston College PULSE ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPULSE Program educates Boston College students about social justice by connecting them with marginalized populations and social change organizations. Mission Grammar serves as community partner site for this program.
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners to provide health education and wellness initiatives for school community. Their 'Give Kids a Smile' program provides free dental cleanings for scholars.
• Mission Hill Main StreetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization connecting Mission Grammar to local businesses and institutions, keeping Mission Hill neighborhood thriving. Serves as direct line to city-wide matters affecting the community.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Large national provider of early childhood education and employer-sponsored childcare. Comparable to Mission Grammar's Early Childhood Center on the infant/preschool offering and voucher acceptance, though at vastly greater scale and with a corporate rather than faith-based model.
• Boston College High School: Catholic Jesuit high school in the Boston area. Serves as a potential graduate destination for Mission Grammar families and represents a broader Catholic secondary option in the same competitive set.
• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Independent K-6 school in Cambridge with rigorous college-prep curriculum. Comparable on academic positioning, grade range, and college-prep outcomes but operates at a premium independent tier rather than faith-based/accessible model.
• Matignon High School: Catholic high school in Somerville, MA within the Archdiocese of Boston. Operates a broader Catholic secondary model with overlapping scholarship and partnership ecosystem serving Mission Grammar's eventual feeder families.

Direct peers

• Nurtury (Boston): Boston-based early childhood education provider serving infants and toddlers, including through state childcare vouchers. Directly comparable to Mission Grammar's early childhood program in segment, subsidy acceptance, and urban Boston geography.
• St. John School (Boston): Catholic elementary school in the Boston Archdiocese serving families in the inner city. Directly comparable on faith-based K-8 model, urban demographic, and scholarship-dependent operations.
• Our Lady of the Assumption School: Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Boston with similar grade range and mission. Comparable as a faith-based K-8 option competing for the same urban Boston family pool.
• Cathedral High School: Co-founded partner in the Catholic Urban Partnership with Mission Grammar. Cathedral is the Catholic high school receiving Mission Grammar graduates through continuum scholarships, creating a direct PreK-12 pathway and comparable faith-based urban Catholic positioning in Boston.
• St. Patrick's School (Boston): Elementary Catholic school that merged into the OLPH Mission community in 2020-2021 and joined the Catholic Urban Partnership. Operates a similar faith-based K-8 model serving urban Boston families and is directly comparable in segment and mission.

Others

• Catholic Schools Foundation: Premier financial partner to Mission Grammar providing scholarships to K2-Grade 6 scholars. While not a competing school, CSF shapes the competitive dynamics of Boston Catholic schools through $100M+ of distributed aid over 30 years.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/missiongrammar
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCS5qCfal5jmDGAiir3s3THA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/OLPHMissionGrammar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mission-grammar-school-our-lady-of-perpetual-help
• Instagraminstagram.com/missiongrammarschool/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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