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Medford’s St. Joseph School to Close in June After 97 Years

Leaders attribute the decision to falling enrollment coupled with costs the parish says it cannot pass to families.

Overview

  • Pastor Father Hynes informed families in a March 2 letter that the school will conclude its mission at the end of the current academic year.
  • Enrollment stands at 169 students, down from 222 in the 2021–2022 school year, with operating and building expenses described as unsustainable.
  • The Catholic Schools Office will help place students in nearby Catholic schools, continue eligible tuition assistance, and prioritize interviews for affected faculty and staff.
  • Parents have organized a petition reported at roughly 575–600 signatures seeking reconsideration of the closure, with no change to the decision announced.
  • The shutdown aligns with a wider pattern of faith-based school closures in Greater Boston tied to financial strain and enrollment declines.