Milton Academy Photo - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston's museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 130-acre New England campus-with green quads and lots of fall foliage.

Average Private Elementary School ACT Scores in Massachusetts

The averageprivate elementary school ACT score in Massachusetts is 29 (2025).
The private elementary school in Massachusetts with the highest ACT score is Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, with an ACT score of 33.
Act Score Range: 23 33 Avg. Act Score: 29

Average Private Elementary School ACT Scores in Massachusetts (2025)

School
ACT Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
ACT Score: 33
Grades: PK-12
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Groton School
Groton School Photo - Groton Circle
(Episcopal)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: 8-12
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
The Rivers School
The Rivers School Photo
(3)
ACT Score: 33
Grades: 6-12
333 Winter St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Overhead view of campus
(Christian)
(7)
ACT Score: 32
Grades: PK-12
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Dana Hall School
Dana Hall School Photo
All-girls
(1)
ACT Score: 32
Grades: 5-12
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Winsor School
Winsor School Photo
All-girls
ACT Score: 32
Grades: 5-12
103 Pilgrim Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Rank: #77.
Milton Academy
Milton Academy Photo - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston's museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 130-acre New England campus-with green quads and lots of fall foliage.
ACT Score: 31
Grades: K-12
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Rank: #88.
The Newman School
The Newman School Photo
(4)
ACT Score: 30
Grades: 7-12
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Rank: #99.
Belmont Hill School
Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.
All-boys
ACT Score: 29
Grades: 7-12
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4410
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Clark School
Clark School Photo - Clark School in Rowley, MA, is a private, co-ed day school for Preschool through Grade 12. We specialize in small class sizes and project-based learning, integrating technology and executive functioning skills into daily instruction. Our approach emphasizes social and emotional growth to support the development of the whole child. Discover more at clarkschool.com.
(13)
ACT Score: 28
Grades: NS-12
14 Forest Ridge Drive
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Meridian Academy
Meridian Academy Photo - Students in our 8th grade Marine Science class carry out original field research in the Charles River with Sea Perches -- remotely-operated submersible vessels designed at MIT and built by the students.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
ACT Score: 28
Grades: 5-12
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Rank: #1212.
Fontbonne
Fontbonne Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
ACT Score: 27
Grades: 7-12
930 Brook Road
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 615-3014
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Academy Of Notre Dame
Academy Of Notre Dame Photo - Academy of Notre Dame Tyngsboro
(Catholic)
(9)
ACT Score: 26
Grades: NS-12
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Landmark High School
Landmark High School Photo
Special Education School
(2)
ACT Score: 26
Grades: 2-12
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
The Macduffie School
The Macduffie School Photo - Many nations. One community.
(2)
ACT Score: 26
Grades: 6-12
66 School St
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo
All-girls
(5)
ACT Score: 26
Grades: 7-12
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Rank: #1717.
Archbishop Williams High School
Archbishop Williams High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
ACT Score: 25
Grades: 7-12
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3636
Rank: #1818.
ACT Score: 23
Grades: 7-12
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average private elementary schools ACT score?
The Massachusetts average private elementary schools ACT score is 29 for 2025.
What are the private elementary schools with the highest ACT score in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Groton School and The Rivers School.

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