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Most Selective Private High Schools in Massachusetts

Name: Massachusetts Average Acceptance Rate Trends (High School)
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The average private high school acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 63% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Massachusetts is Dearborn Academy, with an acceptance rate of 7%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 64
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 7%–35%
MA School Avg.: 56%
National School Avg.: 85%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 64
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 7%–35%
MA School Avg.: 56%
National School Avg.: 85%

Massachusetts Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +1.8% (+1% since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Massachusetts (MA) avg
2025	81%	56% (▲ 2 pp)
2024	81%	54% (▼ 1 pp)
2023	81%	55% (— 0 pp)
2022	81%	55% (▼ 1 pp)
2021	81%	56% (▼ 1 pp)
2020	81%	57% (▲ 1 pp)
2019	81%	56% (— 0 pp)
2018	80%	56% (▼ 1 pp)
2017	81%	57% (▲ 2 pp)
2016	80%	55% (— 0 pp)
2015	81%	55%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Massachusetts (acceptance rate range: 7%–35%, avg 56%)

Acceptance Rate Range: 7% 60% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average private high schools acceptance rate?

The Massachusetts average private high schools acceptance rate is 63% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private high schools in Massachusetts?

The top ranked private high schools in Massachusetts include Dearborn Academy, Groton School and Deerfield Academy.

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