For the 2025-26 school year, there are 855 private schools serving 127,019 students in Massachusetts (there are 1,835 public schools, serving 915,983 students). 12% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $24,786 for elementary schools and $40,812 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Phillips Academy Andover, The Rivers School, and Concord Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 71% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 31% and the student-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Top-Ranked Massachusetts Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: Back Bay (5 schools), Beacon Hill (4 schools), The Acre (4 schools), Sixteen Acres (4 schools), Nonantum (3 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Phillips Academy Andover, The Rivers School, and Concord Academy.
How many private schools are located in Massachusetts?
There are 855 private schools are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools cost in Massachusetts?
The average private school tuition in Massachusetts is $24,786 for elementary schools and $40,812 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Massachusetts?
Approximately 31% of students in Massachusetts private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Massachusetts go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
Which private schools in Massachusetts are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Massachusetts include: Next Generation Children's Center Franklin vs. Franklin KinderCare, Franklin KinderCare vs. Next Generation Children's Center Franklin, The Kendall School vs. Belmont Day School
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