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Catholic high school

Montrose School

  • LocationMedfield, MA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 244 students

All-female

Official website

Montrose School is an independent girls school in Medfield, Massachusetts, with an Upper School for grades 9 to 12. Its website says it is guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirit of Opus Dei; students of all faiths or none are welcome. Daily Mass is an optional choice during the morning Enrichment Period, and theology or theology and philosophy courses appear in each upper-school grade.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Montrose School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSt. Edwards Roman Catholic Church: 0.8 mi1Montrose School Chapel: 0.0 miMontrose School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Edwards Roman Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 133 Spring Street

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

55 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (All-school Masses are held occasionally for feast days and seasonal celebrations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Enrichment | Character | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/enrichment · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Occasionally we gather for All School Masses with the whole community for special feast days and seasonal celebrations.”
      The whole school gathers for Mass occasionally.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Daily Mass is offered each day as an option during the morning Enrichment Period.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Enrichment | Character | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/enrichment · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students have the opportunity each day to choose each day whether to attend daily Mass or to read an enriching book.”
      Daily Mass is offered each school day as an option during Enrichment.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Confession is offered during regularly scheduled chapel visits for theology classes. Students may also meet the chaplain for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (faith page).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Academics | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/upper · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religion and Theology classes have regularly scheduled visits to the chapel and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance.”
      Theology classes make regularly scheduled chapel visits that include the opportunity for confession.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (The school describes a full-time chaplain; daily Mass and school Masses are published; recorded as parttime.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | About Us | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Full-time chaplain available to meet for personal guidance and the Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      A full-time chaplain is available to students for guidance and confession.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The graduation requirement is four credits of Theology/Philosophy, and the course maps list a theology or theology and philosophy course in grades 9 through 12, one per year. Two of the four years are labeled Theology/Philosophy; this is counted as four full-year courses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Academics | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/upper · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology/Philosophy – 4 credits”
      The Upper School graduation requirements include four credits of Theology/Philosophy.
      “9th Grade: Theology 9: Encountering Christ and Sacramental Life”
      Theology is part of the 9th-grade course map.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Academics | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/upper · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Philosophy: Embracing Big Questions for Human Flourishing, Part I”
      An 11th-grade philosophy course is part of the Upper School course map.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (Stated in the school's mission and philosophy statement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. History & Mission | About Us | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/mission-and-history · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Guided by the teachings of the Catholic Church and the spirit of Opus Dei, Montrose educates the whole person.”
      The school's philosophy is guided by Catholic teaching and the spirit of Opus Dei.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Weekend retreats at Arnold Hall are listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Partner Programs | Student Life | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/partner-programs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats at Arnold Hall: Weekend retreats focusing on prayer and personal growth.”
      The school lists weekend retreats at Arnold Hall focused on prayer and personal growth.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One full-time chaplain is described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | About Us | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Full-time chaplain available to meet for personal guidance and the Sacrament of Reconciliation”
      A full-time chaplain is available to students for guidance and confession.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The Upper School clubs list includes Respect Life Club, Bible Study Club and Faith and Peer Leaders, among others.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Student Life | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Respect Life Club”
      The Upper School clubs list includes a Respect Life Club.
    2. Service | Character | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Alternative April Break to Dominican Republic with Mustard Seed Communities to support children and young adults affected by disabilities and/or HIV/AIDS”
      Students may take a spring service trip to the Dominican Republic with Mustard Seed Communities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith | About Us | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Pray before each class to set an intention and offer work to God”
      Students are asked to pray before each class.
    2. Enrichment | Character | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/enrichment · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students have the opportunity each day to choose each day whether to attend daily Mass or to read an enriching book.”
      Daily Mass is offered each school day as an option during Enrichment.
CService and Catholic social teaching: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

65 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Required service hoursNo requirement (The service page states that service is not mandatory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Character | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “While not mandatory, a strong ethic of service is encouraged, and 100% of students engage in service activities each year.”
      The school states that service is not mandatory.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Stated for the 12th-grade Theology/Philosophy Capstone, in which seniors draw on their study of Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Academics | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/upper · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Drawing on their study of philosophy and Catholic Social Teaching, seniors choose and research a current social challenge.”
      Seniors study Catholic Social Teaching as part of their capstone work.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Respect Life Club is listed among Upper School clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Student Life | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Respect Life Club”
      The Upper School clubs list includes a Respect Life Club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Character | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Alternative April Break to Dominican Republic with Mustard Seed Communities to support children and young adults affected by disabilities and/or HIV/AIDS”
      Students may take a spring service trip to the Dominican Republic with Mustard Seed Communities.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Daily Mass is offered as an option each school day during Enrichment.
    Sources (1)
    1. Enrichment | Character | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/enrichment · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students have the opportunity each day to choose each day whether to attend daily Mass or to read an enriching book.”
      Daily Mass is offered each school day as an option during Enrichment.
  • Theology or theology and philosophy courses appear in every Upper School grade, and the graduation requirement is four credits of Theology/Philosophy.
    Sources (1)
    1. Upper School | Academics | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/upper · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology/Philosophy – 4 credits”
      The Upper School graduation requirements include four credits of Theology/Philosophy.
      “9th Grade: Theology 9: Encountering Christ and Sacramental Life”
      Theology is part of the 9th-grade course map.
  • Several faith-based and service clubs are listed, including Respect Life Club and Bible Study Club.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Student Life | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/clubs-and-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Respect Life Club”
      The Upper School clubs list includes a Respect Life Club.

Concerns

  • Service is not required for graduation, according to the school's service page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Character | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “While not mandatory, a strong ethic of service is encouraged, and 100% of students engage in service activities each year.”
      The school states that service is not mandatory.

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Campus ministry home

Montrose School Chapel

  • Address: 29 North Street, Medfield, MA 02052
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 7 location not published

Service 1

  • Mustard Seed service trip (Dominican Republic)Off campus
    April break
    Alternative April Break service trip with Mustard Seed Communities.
    montroseschool.org

Faith formation 2

Clubs and groups 1

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Daily Mass during Enrichment
    Each school day, morning Enrichment Period (optional)
    Students may choose to attend daily Mass or read during the morning Enrichment Period.
    montroseschool.org
  • All School Masses
    Whole-school Masses held occasionally for special feast days and seasonal celebrations.
    montroseschool.org
  • Chapel Crew, cantors and lectors
    Students can help with the Mass as members of the Chapel Crew or as lectors or cantors.
    montroseschool.org

Retreats 1

  • Retreats at Arnold Hall
    Weekend retreats focusing on prayer and personal growth, listed by the school.
    montroseschool.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Faith | About Us | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/faith · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Daily option for Mass”
    The school lists a daily option for Mass among its faith opportunities.
    “Daily option for Mass”
    The school lists a daily option for Mass among its faith opportunities.
  2. Upper School | Academics | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/upper · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Religion and Theology classes have regularly scheduled visits to the chapel and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance.”
    Theology classes make regularly scheduled chapel visits that include the opportunity for confession.
    “Religion and Theology classes have regularly scheduled visits to the chapel and the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Penance.”
    Theology classes make regularly scheduled chapel visits that include the opportunity for confession.
  3. Contact Us | Montrose Schoolmontroseschool.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “29 North Street Medfield, MA 02052”
    The school's address is 29 North Street, Medfield, MA 02052.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
44 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.7.5 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Boston, MA
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)244
Students in grades 9–12142
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio7.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges70%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Boston

The Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. Montrose School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Boston.
What is Montrose School’s Compass Score?
67 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

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