Oldest Private Schools in Massachusetts
The average private school in Massachusetts was founded around 1963 (2021).
The oldest private school in Massachusetts is The Roxbury Latin School, founded in 1645. The oldest private schools are listed below.
Oldest Private Schools in Massachusetts (2021)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Roxbury Latin School![The Roxbury Latin School Photo - En route à pied to Mont Saint-Michel, 10th graders have the opportunity to participate in French or Spanish immersion during the month of June.]( "The Roxbury Latin School Photo - En route à pied to Mont Saint-Michel, 10th graders have the opportunity to participate in French or Spanish immersion during the month of June.")
All-boys
Founding Date: 1645
Grades: 7-12
101 Saint Theresa Avenue
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-4920
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-4920
Rank: #22.
Founding Date: 1763
Grades: 9-12
1 Elm St
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
Rank: #33.
Founding Date: 1778
Grades: 9-12
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1793
Grades: 9-12
26 Powderhouse Rd
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1797
Grades: 9-12
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Rank: #77.
Founding Date: 1798
Grades: K-12
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Rank: #88.
Founding Date: 1804
Grades: 6-12
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Rank: #99.
Founding Date: 1810
Grades: PK-8
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
Rank: #1010.
Founding Date: 1828
Grades: 9-12
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0806
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0806
Rank: #1111.
Perkins School For The Blind![Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.]( "Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.")
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1829
Grades: PK-12
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 924-3434
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 924-3434
Rank: #1212.
Founding Date: 1834
Grades: 6-12
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5440
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5440
Rank: #1313.
Founding Date: 1841
Grades: 7-12
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3000
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3000
Rank: #1414.
Notre Dame Academy
All-girls (Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1853
Grades: 7-12
1073 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
Rank: #1515.
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: NS-12
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Rank: #1616.
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: NS-6
428 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Rank: #1717.
Boston College High School![Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.]( "Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.")
All-boys (Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1863
Grades: 7-12
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5010
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5010
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 9-12
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: 9-12
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1866
Grades: K-9
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Founding Date: 1866
Grades: 7-12
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-3700
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-3700
Rank: #2222.
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-8
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 307-1700
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 307-1700
Rank: #2323.
Founding Date: 1869
Grades: 7-12
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: 9-12
66 Spring Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 748-2000
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 748-2000
Rank: #2525.
Founding Date: 1877
Grades: 6-12
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3580
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3580
Rank: #2626.
Founding Date: 1879
Grades: 9-12
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-12
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 738-8695
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 738-8695
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Immaculate Conception School
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-8
218 E Merrimack St
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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 (Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: 5-12
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Dana Hall School![Dana Hall School Photo - Dana Hall fosters sisterhood and lifelong friendships.]( "Dana Hall School Photo - Dana Hall fosters sisterhood and lifelong friendships.")
All-girls
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: 5-12
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
St. Marys High School![St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.]( "St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.")
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: 6-12
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Rank: #3232.
South Lancaster Academy![South Lancaster Academy Photo]( "South Lancaster Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: NS-12
180-198 George Hill Road
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
Rank: #3333.
St. John The Evangelist School
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: PK-8
696 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Groton School![Groton School Photo - Groton Circle]( "Groton School Photo - Groton Circle")
Special Program Emphasis (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: 8-12
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
St. Charles School
(Roman Catholic)
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: PK-8
8 Myrtle St
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
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