Educating Boys from Boston Since 1990

Staffed by experienced teachers and dedicated volunteers and with a long history of success, the school provides an academically rigorous program preparing boys in grades 4 through 8 for success in high school and college.

Tuition-Free, No Cost Private Education

Following its mission to serve low-income families in the city of Boston, Nativity Prep is entirely tuition and cost-free thanks to the generosity of its benefactors.

Jesuit

In the Catholic, Jesuit tradition, the school welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds and promotes the intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth that inspires boys from Boston to become “men for others”.

Lifetime Graduate Support

A key component of the Nativity model is supporting our students and their families throughout their educational journey through our Graduate Support Office. Students receive high school placement guidance and alumni can take advantage of numerous programs related to high school, college and career.

The Nativity Difference

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the “Nativity Difference”!

Applicants to Nativity Prep must meet the following three standards:

1. Residency: Applicants must live in the City of Boston.
2. Entering 4th-7th grade: Applicants must be entering the 4th-7th grade. The most open slots are in the 4th grade class, with spots in the 5th, 6th, and 7th grade available on a case-by-case basis.
3. Income: Families do not have to pay for their sons to attend Nativity. However, applicants must come from low-income families. To determine eligibility, we ask parents to submit proof of income as part of the application. Please call or email if you have questions about income eligibility (admissions@nativityboston.org / Admissions Office 857-728-0031)

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. The next Open House dates will be announced in Fall 2019.

Scheduling a Tour:
Please contact the Admissions Office at (857) 728-0031 x20 or at admissions@nativityboston.org if you would like to learn more about Nativity Prep and to schedule a tour of the school.

Nativity Prep is no longer accepting applications for the September 2019-June 2020 school year.

The application process will re-open in Fall 2019 for the following school year.

1) Complete the application online or print it.

2) Submit the following required documents by uploading them here, emailing them  to admissions@nativityboston.org), faxing them to (857) 728-0037 or dropping them off in person.

1. A copy of the household’s first two pages of your most recent tax return 1040 form (or equivalent income documentation).
2. The student’s 2^nd grade final report card
3. The student’s first report of 3^rd grade when available. 
4. Please, also include copies of all special education plans (IEP, 504 etc.) if any.

3) Please print the 4th Grade Evaluation Forms and ask your son’s current teacher to complete and submit directly to Nativity by email at admissions@nativityboston.org, by fax to (857) 728-0037 with attention to the Admissions office or by mail.

Once Nativity receives these documents, the student will attend a small group evaluation and the parent(s) will be interviewed.

(Application instructions – Spanish)

By email: Please contact the Admissions Committee with any questions at admissions@nativityboston.org.

By phone: Mr. Orlando Emiliano, Director of Admissions / (857)-728-0031 x20.

By mail:

Nativity Preparatory School
Admissions Office
39 Lamartine St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

1. Download and Print Application
2. 4th Grade Evaluation Forms