Admissions

Nativity Prep is a tuition-free Jesuit, Catholic middle school (grades 4-8) serving boys from families with limited resources of all faiths and backgrounds residing in the City of Boston. The goal of the admissions process is to determine whether Nativity Prep is the right school for prospective students and families. Our academic environment includes high expectations, rigorous academics, spiritual formation, sports and extracurricular activities, an extended day, a mandatory summer program, and parental involvement.

Applications for the 2020-2021 academic year will be available starting October 10, 2019. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Getting to Know Nativity Prep

  • What should I know about Nativity Prep?

    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”!

  • Who is eligible to apply?

    Applicants to Nativity Prep must meet the following three requirements:

    1. Residency: Applicants must live in the City of Boston.
    2. Entering 4th or 5th grade: Nativity’s entering grades are 4 and 5. Occasionally, slots for the 6th grade may become available. Please contact the school to receive more information.
    3. Income: Families do not have to pay for their sons to attend Nativity. However, the school’s mission is to serve families with limited resources.  Families are asked to submit proof of income as part of the application. Please call/ email if you have questions about income eligibility (admissions@nativityboston.org / Admissions Office 857-728-0031 ext 106)

  • When is the next Open House / how can I schedule a tour?

    The next Open House will be on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:00 am.

    Scheduling a Tour:
    If you would like to schedule a tour of the school before the date of the Open House, please contact the Admissions Office at (857) 728-0031 ext. 106 or at admissions@nativityboston.org.

  • When do I apply?

    The application season starts in the Fall. Application forms will be available online starting October 10, 2019.

Applying to Nativity Prep

  • How do I apply?

    Applications will be available online starting October 10, 2019. At that time, you will have the option to submit an application online, or to print a copy of the application and mail it in.

    You can preview the requirements for the application process on our “Apply Now” page.

     

  • Who can I contact for more information?

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

    By phone: Admissions Office / (857)-728-0031 ext 106.

    By mail:

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

     

     

  • DOWNLOAD AND PRINT APPLICATION AND EVALUATION FORMS

    Application forms will be available online starting October 10, 2019.

Need more information?

If you would like more information about Nativity and applying or have any questions about the application process, please complete this form. To apply, visit the "Apply Now" page.

 

"Now that I've graduated, I realize how many more opportunities I have than if I had gone to public school. Going here for free is an amazing blessing thanks to my sponsors. It’s opened doors for me and has given me 74 classmates that I now consider brothers." Joseph Ngnombouowo, Nativity Class of Brebeuf (’18), Noble & Greenough School (‘22)
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"The most important lessons I carry with me from Nativity are not about Pythagoras' theorem, but rather lessons that you would be hard pressed to find at many other schools in the country. Nativity has taught me how firm a handshake should truly be, what it means to be a person for others, what it means to do work you are proud of, and to always put God first, ad maiorem dei gloriam." Quang Dang, Nativity Class of Grande ('11), Roxbury Latin ('15), Dartmouth College ('19)
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