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Best Massachusetts All-Boys Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 31 all-boys private schools serving 7,862 students in Massachusetts.

The all-boys private schools in Massachusetts include Catholic Memorial, St. John's Preparatory School, and Boston College High School.

The average tuition cost is $46,016, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,559.

42% of all-boys private schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 31
# Students Served: 7,862

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 31
# Students Served: 7,862

Massachusetts All-Boys Private School Trends

Private Schools

7,862

Students

$46,016

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

26%

Students of Color

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-boys private schools in Massachusetts?

The all-boys private schools in Massachusetts include Catholic Memorial, St. John's Preparatory School, and Boston College High School.

How many all-boys private schools are located in Massachusetts?

31 all-boys private schools are located in Massachusetts.

How much do all-boys private schools cost in Massachusetts?

The average tuition cost is $46,016, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,559.

How diverse are all-boys private schools in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts all-boys private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.

What percentage of all-boys private schools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?

42% of all-boys private schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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