For the 2026 school year, there are 853 private schools serving 126,768 students in Massachusetts (there are 1,824 public schools, serving 915,932 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 $24,774 for elementary schools and $40,594 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Massachusetts include The Rivers School, Concord Academy, and Phillips Academy Andover.
The average acceptance rate is 71% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 31% and the student-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Overview
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
853 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
126,768 Students
5,693,709 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15,737 Teachers
507,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,567
$14,913
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,798
$1,146
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,726
$7,191
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$86.36 million
$62.25 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
187 Students
29,825 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6,792 Students
264,979 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,581 Students
507,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
8,702 Students
416,385 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
67,960 Students
2,931,618 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
83 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
33,403 Students
1,471,670 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Massachusetts Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Back Bay (5 schools), Beacon Hill (4 schools), The Acre (4 schools), Sixteen Acres (4 schools), Nonantum (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% 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 The Rivers School, Concord Academy, and Phillips Academy Andover.
How many private schools are located in Massachusetts?
There are 853 private schools are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools cost in Massachusetts?
The average private school tuition in Massachusetts is $24,774 for elementary schools and $40,594 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, The Village School vs. Applewild School, Franklin KinderCare vs. Next Generation Children's Center Franklin
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