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Massachusetts Catholic Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 161 catholic private schools serving 49,307 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Massachusetts.

The catholic private schools in Massachusetts include Notre Dame Academy, Boston College High School, and Newton Country Day School.

The average tuition cost is $11,877, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,649.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 161
# Students Served: 49,307

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 161
# Students Served: 49,307

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Massachusetts?

The catholic private schools in Massachusetts include Notre Dame Academy, Boston College High School, and Newton Country Day School.

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 $11,877, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,649.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts catholic private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.

Massachusetts Catholic Private School Trends

161

Private Schools

49,307

Students

$11,877

Avg. Tuition

31%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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