Top Massachusetts Private Schools

For the 2020-21 school year, there are 891 top private schools in Massachusetts, serving 129,358 students.
Minority enrollment is 23% and the student:teacher ratio is 8:1.
34% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Roman Catholic and Christian).
There are 8 Blue Ribbon schools, 26 all-girls schools, 31 all-boys schools, 74 Montessori schools, 157 schools offering summer programs and 605 Preschools/Day Care schools.

Fay School Photo - Fay School is located on a 66-acre campus 25 miles from Boston in Southborough, Massachusetts, and is the oldest junior boarding school in the United States. Fay currently serves students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade nine, with an optional boarding program starting in grade seven.

Bancroft School Photo - First day of school at Bancroft.

The Newman School Photo - Every day Newman students benefit from the experiential learning of our "city classroom" in the Back Bay of Boston, "the education city".

Academy Of Notre Dame Photo - Academy of Notre Dame Tyngsboro

Lexington Christian Academy Photo - Lexington Christian Academy is an independent, college preparatory, day and boarding school educating students in grades 6-12.

Apple Orchard School Photo - At Apple Orchard, because we're a school on a farm, we spend a great deal of time outside running in fields, feeding the ducks in the pond, walking our goats, building with rocks and branches, sledding, and stomping in puddles.

Miss Hall's School Photo - "The best thing about MHS is how friendly everyone is and how easy it is to become part of the community. I had an abundance of new friends on the first day of orientation, and I had bonded with my teachers by the end of the first week of classes." - Current Student

The Tobin School Photo - Inside and out, we believe in supporting children in active learning throughout their days at Tobin.

Applewild School Photo - Great teammates!

Wilson-Kindelan School Photo - Wilson-Kindelan School welcomes you!

Bay Farm Montessori Academy Photo - The culture and curriculum at Bay Farm spring from a strong Montessori foundation.

The Tremont School Photo - Tremont School's Lexington, MA location

British International School Of Boston Photo - Grade 5 Students at Recess

Brookwood School Photo - Brookwood''s 30-acre Campus

Delphi Academy of Boston Photo - Small class sizes, big thinkers & challenging environment. Caring faculty provide personal, one-on-one attention for every child. Over 40 years of educational experience and success.

Top Massachusetts Private Schools by County (2020-21)

Popular cities: Boston (22 schools), Worcester (19 schools), Springfield (17 schools), Cambridge (16 schools), Framingham (16 schools).

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Barnstable County
26 Schools
2,347 Students
9% Minority
Berkshire County
21 Schools
2,443 Students
20% Minority
Bristol County
72 Schools
9,661 Students
13% Minority
Dukes County
1 Schools
41 Students
- Minority
Essex County
100 Schools
18,508 Students
23% Minority
Franklin County
10 Schools
2,123 Students
25% Minority
Hampden County
48 Schools
5,579 Students
22% Minority
Hampshire County
16 Schools
2,081 Students
18% Minority
Middlesex County
244 Schools
34,057 Students
25% Minority
Nantucket County
3 Schools
282 Students
7% Minority
Norfolk County
118 Schools
18,893 Students
23% Minority
Plymouth County
58 Schools
7,748 Students
19% Minority
Suffolk County
78 Schools
12,493 Students
40% Minority
Worcester County
95 Schools
13,137 Students
22% Minority

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