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Top 3 Best Barnstable County Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 private elementary schools serving 2,357 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Barnstable County, MA include St. John Paul Ii School, Cape Cod Academy and St. John Paul II School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 71%.
38% of private elementary schools in Barnstable County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Barnstable County Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cape Cod Academy
Cape Cod Academy Photo - Science Center's Foucault Pendulum at Cape Cod Academy
(3)
50 Osterville West Barnstable Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-5400
Grades: K-12
| 276 students
St. John Paul II School
St. John Paul II School Photo
(Catholic)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Grades: 5-12
| 424 students
St. John Paul Ii School
St. John Paul Ii School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Grades: 5-12
| 367 students
Academy Of Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
465 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-8104
Grades: PK-1
| 38 students
Bridgeview Montessori School
Bridgeview Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
885 Sandwich Rd
Sagamore, MA 02561
(508) 888-3567
Grades: NS-6
| 75 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
270 Communication Way Unit 3
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-5350
Grades: PK-4
| 31 students
Falmouth Academy
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7 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
Latham School
Special Education School
1646 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
(774) 353-9255
Grades: 4-12
| 44 students
The Laurel School
Alternative School
(2)
1436 Long Pond Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Montessori Schools Of Sandwich
Montessori School
284 Cotuit Rd
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-4222
Grades: NS-6
| 91 students
125 Kettle Hole Rd
Eastham, MA 02642
(888) 679-1194
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Riverview School Inc
Riverview School Inc Photo - Our summer program ends with a cruise along the Cape Cod Canal for some students.
Special Education School
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-0489
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
St. Margaret Primary School
St. Margaret Primary School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
143 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-2213
Grades: PK-4
| 59 students
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
321 Wood Road
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-6112
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
979 Mary Dunn Rd
Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 790-0114
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Waldorf School Of Cape Cod
Waldorf School Of Cape Cod Photo - Marine Ecology Middle School Elective
Special Program Emphasis
140 Old Oyster Rd
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 420-1005
Grades: PK-7
| 116 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Barnstable County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2736 Falmouth Road Osterville,
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-9178
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
536 Macarthur Blvd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 563-3400
Grades: PK-1
| 79 students
245 Route 28
West Harwich, MA 02671
(508) 432-8216
Grades: NS-5
| 75 students
Penikese Island School (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Special Education School
565 Woods Hole Rd
Woods Hole, MA 02543
(508) 548-7276
Grades: 8-10
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Barnstable County, MA include St. John Paul Ii School, Cape Cod Academy and St. John Paul II School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Barnstable County, MA?
16 private elementary schools are located in Barnstable County, MA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Barnstable County, MA?
Barnstable County, MA private elementary schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Barnstable County, MA?
38% of private elementary schools in Barnstable County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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