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Allston Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 293 students in Allston, MA, 45% of all K-12 students in Allston, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
67% of private schools in Allston, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Allston, MA (2026-27)

Map of Jackson Mann Community Preschool
Jackson Mann Community Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
500 Cambridge Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 635-5153
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Map of St. Anthony Elementary School
St. Anthony Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Catholic
57 Holton Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 782-7170
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Map of St. Herman Of Alaska Christian School
St. Herman Of Alaska Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
62 Harvard Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 787-7625
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Allston, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph Preparatory High School
St. Joseph Preparatory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Catholic
617 Cambridge St
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-8383
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Allston, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
293
Students
+13.1% (+34 students) 10-yr
$8,937
Avg. Tuition
-56.7% (-$11,693) 5-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-6.3% (-1 student) 9-yr
51%
Students of Color
+2.0% (+1.0 pp) 7-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+30.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Allston)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
852 Schools
# Students
293 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202598159179
2024149156172
2023141159174
2022124162185
2021115159180
2020112155171
201930157175
201830157172
201732160180
2016100159178
201586152167
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% Students of Color
51%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202551%31%34%
202425%29%34%
202348%30%33%
20225%29%33%
20215%28%32%
20205%27%32%
201950%26%31%
201850%25%31%
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0.68
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.680.630.65
20240.640.630.65
20230.690.620.65
20220.380.600.64
20210.400.600.64
20200.410.590.64
20190.130.570.63
20180.130.580.63
20170.120.550.61
20160.450.550.61
20150.490.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20239%6%5%
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# Hispanic Students
29 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202511%6%9%
20245%6%9%
202311%6%9%
20221%5%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20162%4%8%
20151%5%8%
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# Black Students
68 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
26%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202526%7%7%
202412%7%7%
202320%7%8%
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# White Students
127 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
48%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202548%54%52%
202432%54%52%
202349%56%52%
202224%58%54%
202126%59%54%
202026%59%54%
201993%61%56%
201893%61%56%
201794%63%58%
201631%64%58%
201537%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
36 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
14%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202514%27%26%
202450%27%26%
202311%25%25%
202275%24%25%
202173%24%25%
202073%23%24%
20197%22%24%
20187%23%23%
20176%21%22%
201667%21%22%
201562%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202513:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
202313:18:111:1
20227:18:111:1
20217:18:111:1
20207:18:112:1
20195:19:112:1
20185:19:112:1
20176:19:112:1
20166:19:112:1
201510:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202550%67%55%
202474%67%54%
202350%67%54%
202274%67%54%
202174%67%54%
202074%66%54%
201950%66%53%
201850%65%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025151415
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2016161415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,937
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearAllston, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$8,937$26,485$15,012
2024$26,300$27,159$13,254
2022$22,385$24,457$12,187
2021$22,385$22,623$11,800
2020$20,630$21,672$11,512
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Allston, MA?
3 private schools are located in Allston, MA.
What percentage of students in Allston go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in Allston are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Allston?
67% of private schools in Allston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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