The average private school acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 71% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Massachusetts is Dearborn Academy, with an acceptance rate of 8%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 8%
30%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 23%
Most Selective Private Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 8%
Grades: 3-12
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Rank: #22.
Groton School![Groton School Photo - Groton Circle]( "Groton School Photo - Groton Circle")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Grades: 8-12
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 12%
Grades: 9-12
166 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 402-2250
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 402-2250
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 13%
Grades: 9-12
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: K-12
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 16%
Grades: 9-12
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-K
282 D Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 731-6463
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 731-6463
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: K-6
107 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-8427
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-8427
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Belmont Hill School![Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.]( "Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.")
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 7-12
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4410
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4410
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 9-12
1 Elm St
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: 1-9
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: 7-12
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 6-12
791 Hammond St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 738-2725
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 738-2725
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Berkshire Meadows
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: Inquire with school
249 N Plain Rd
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Housatonic, MA 01236
(413) 528-2523
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Brooks School![Brooks School Photo]( "Brooks School Photo")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 4-9
516 Monument Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-3606
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 318-3606
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
1148 Converse St
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 567-8665
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 567-8665
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Maimonides School Elementary Section![Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo - Our Middle School students visited the lab at Biogen Idec in Cambridge.]( "Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo - Our Middle School students visited the lab at Biogen Idec in Cambridge.")
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
99 Crystal St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
The Montessori School Of The Angels, Inc
Montessori School (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
1180 American Legion Highway
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 567-5833
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 567-5833
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Riverside School
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
255 Highland Ave
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Needham Heights, MA 02494
(508) 422-9250
Rank: #15 - 2415. - 24.
Winsor School![Winsor School Photo]( "Winsor School Photo")
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 5-12
103 Pilgrim Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Rank: #2525.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: 9-12
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: 9-12
26 Powderhouse Rd
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: 9-12
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
765 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Hillside School![Hillside School Photo - Soccer and lacrosse play on our new turf.]( "Hillside School Photo - Soccer and lacrosse play on our new turf.")
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 4-9
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 5-12
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Newton Country Day School![Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.]( "Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.")
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 5-12
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 6-12
333 Winter St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: NS-8
171 Mechanic St
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
Rank: #28 - 3528. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-6
78 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average private schools acceptance rate?
The Massachusetts average private schools acceptance rate is 71% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Dearborn Academy, Groton School and Concord Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Massachusetts?
The most selective private high school in Massachusetts is Dearborn Academy, with an acceptance rate of 8%. The most selective private elementary school is Dearborn Academy, with an acceptance rate of 8%.
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