Massachusetts Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) serving 1,722 students in Massachusetts.
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
29% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Massachusetts include Beverly School For The Deaf, St. Mary's School, and Concord Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Massachusetts (2026-27)

Map of Beverly School For The Deaf
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Concord Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 115
166 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 402-2250
Map of St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students
Catholic
4 Myrtle St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5037
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Map of Thayer Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 686 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Map of Al-hamra Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students
Islamic
435 South St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-7000
Map of The Tremont School
Gr: 5-6 | 14 students
Special Education School
57 Brown St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-4805
Map of Youth Opportunities Upheld School
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Alternative School
130 Elm St
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-0533

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Massachusetts include Beverly School For The Deaf, St. Mary's School, and Concord Academy.
How many private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Massachusetts?
7 private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
29% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Islamic and Catholic).

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