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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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Fourth Graders Bring Saints to Life for All Saints’ Day

Saint Columbkille fourth graders celebrated All Saints’ Day by dressing as their chosen saints and sharing what they learned with families and classmates. They also visited Boston College to meet artist Nancy Marek Cote, whose work inspired many of their costumes.

Building a Culture of Generosity at STCPS

Each month, our Spirit Days give students a tangible way to live out the call to be “people for and with others.” As students see their collective contributions add up, they understand how generosity builds community and extends hope to those who need it most.

New Scholarship Honors Carolyn Keough Shea’s Legacy

Saint Columbkille Partnership School is proud to announce the establishment of the Carolyn Keough Shea Memorial Scholarship, created in June 2025 to honor the life and legacy of Carolyn “Carrie” Keough Shea. The scholarship was made possible through the generosity of her brother, Tom Keough, a current Saint Columbkille grandparent.

Honoring First Lt. Tom Tully ’60 – November 7

On November 7, our school community will gather at St. Columbkille Parish to honor Veterans Day and recognize alumnus First Lieutenant Tom Tully ’60.

Fifth Graders Honor Welles Crowther, the “Man in the Red Bandana”

Saint Cols fifth graders were so inspired by the story of Welles Crowther, the “Man in the Red Bandana,” that they turned a classroom lesson into a moving recess tribute, honoring his courage and selflessness with posters, cheers, and a 19-lap run.

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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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Fourth Graders Bring Saints to Life for All Saints’ Day

Building a Culture of Generosity at STCPS

New Scholarship Honors Carolyn Keough Shea’s Legacy

Honoring First Lt. Tom Tully ’60 – November 7

Fifth Graders Honor Welles Crowther, the “Man in the Red Bandana”

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