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Best Barnstable County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,589 students in Barnstable County, MA (there are 51 public schools, serving 23,014 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Barnstable County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Barnstable County, MA include St. John Paul II School, St. John Paul Ii School, and Prestans Online Academy.
The average tuition cost is $25,061, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,482.
32% of private schools in Barnstable County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).

Top-Ranked Barnstable County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cape Cod Academy
Cape Cod Academy Photo - Science Center's Foucault Pendulum at Cape Cod Academy
(3)
50 Osterville West Barnstable Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-5400
Gr: K-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
125 Kettle Hole Rd
Eastham, MA 02642
(888) 679-1194
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Paul II School
St. John Paul II School Photo
(Catholic)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Gr: 5-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Paul Ii School
St. John Paul Ii School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Gr: 5-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bridgeview Montessori School
Bridgeview Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
885 Sandwich Rd
Sagamore, MA 02561
(508) 888-3567
Gr: NS-6 | 75 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fair Acres Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
35 Fair Acres Dr
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-3288
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Falmouth Academy
Falmouth Academy Photo - Harnessing the power of inspired learning in a world-renowned scientific and vibrant artistic community, Falmouth Academy emboldens each student to take creative and intellectual risks to confidently engage the challenges of our times.
7 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3570 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-6555
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
The Hundred Acre School Heritage Museums And Gardens
Special Program Emphasis
67 Grove St
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 564-1430
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Latham School
Special Education School
1646 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
(774) 353-9255
Gr: 4-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Laurel School
Alternative School
(2)
1436 Long Pond Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Extracurrculars: 15
Little Kids Inc
Daycare / Preschool
590 North Falmouth Hwy.
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-7236
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori Academy-cape Cod
Montessori School
(1)
81 Chester St
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-9010
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori Schools Of Sandwich
Montessori School
284 Cotuit Rd
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-4222
Gr: NS-6 | 91 students Tuition listed
Riverview School Inc
Riverview School Inc Photo - Our summer program ends with a cruise along the Cape Cod Canal for some students.
Special Education School
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-0489
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
321 Wood Road
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-6112
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
The Sunroom Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
233 Old County Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 468-0799
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
979 Mary Dunn Rd
Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 790-0114
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Parish Family School
West Parish Family School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2049 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149 and Exit 5
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4967
Gr: NS | 88 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Barnstable County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
465 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-8104
Gr: PK-1 | 38 students
2736 Falmouth Road Osterville,
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-9178
Gr: 1-3 | 7 students
536 Macarthur Blvd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 563-3400
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
270 Communication Way Unit 3
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-5350
Gr: PK-4 | 31 students
245 Route 28
West Harwich, MA 02671
(508) 432-8216
Gr: NS-5 | 75 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17 Nells Way
Orleans, MA 02653
(774) 801-2287
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Penikese Island School (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Special Education School
565 Woods Hole Rd
Woods Hole, MA 02543
(508) 548-7276
Gr: 8-10 | 6 students Avg. class size: 4 students
143 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-2213
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
140 Old Oyster Rd
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 420-1005
Gr: PK-7 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Barnstable County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,589 Students
127,050 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
289 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
67%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1248
(Out of 1600)
1289

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,061
$26,482
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,019
$2,893
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,578
$17,158
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$11.56 million
$85.4 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
71 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
31 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,632 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
61%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
848 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
32%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Barnstable County, MA include St. John Paul II School, St. John Paul Ii School, and Prestans Online Academy.
How many private schools are located in Barnstable County?
19 private schools are located in Barnstable County.
How much do private schools cost in Barnstable County?
The average tuition cost is $25,061, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,482.
How diverse are private schools in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Barnstable County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Barnstable County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barnstable County?
32% of private schools in Barnstable County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?

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