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Medford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 875 students in Medford, MA, 17% of all K-12 students in Medford, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
50% of private schools in Medford, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Medford Private Schools (2026-27)

Eliot-Pearson Children's School Photo
Eliot-Pearson Children's School
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
105 College Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-3434
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Map of Eliot-pearson Children's School
Eliot-pearson Children's School
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students
Alternative School
105 College Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-2424
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 479 students
Catholic
132 High St
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 396-3636
(4)
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Map of St. Raphael School
St. Raphael School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Catholic
516 High St
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 483-3373
(1)
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Medford, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: K-9 | 231 students
Catholic
1 Saint Clare Rd
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 395-9170
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Medford, MA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
875
Students
$10,968
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Medford)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
875 Students
126,139 Students
% Students of Color
22%
32%
0.61
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
59 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
470 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
54%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
273 Students
33,194 Students
% of Others Students
31%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
68%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,968
$29,201
Average Summer Program Cost
$650
$2,798
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Medford, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Medford, MA include St. Raphael School, Eliot-Pearson Children's School, and Eliot-pearson Children's School.
How many private schools are located in Medford?
4 private schools are located in Medford.
What percentage of students in Medford go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Medford are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Medford?
50% of private schools in Medford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Medford are often viewed compared to one another?

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