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Best Massachusetts Catholic Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 161 catholic private schools serving 49,310 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Massachusetts.

The catholic private schools in Massachusetts include Catholic Memorial, Academy Of Notre Dame, and Notre Dame Academy.

The average tuition cost is $11,854, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 161
# Students Served: 49,310

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 161
# Students Served: 49,310

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Massachusetts?

The catholic private schools in Massachusetts include Catholic Memorial, Academy Of Notre Dame, and Notre Dame Academy.

How many catholic private schools are located in Massachusetts?

161 catholic private schools are located in Massachusetts.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Massachusetts?

The average tuition cost is $11,854, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts catholic private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is same as the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.

Massachusetts Catholic Private School Trends

161

Private Schools

49,310

Students

$11,854

Avg. Tuition

31%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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