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Best Barnstable County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 1,737 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Barnstable County, MA include Prestans Online Academy, Cape Cod Academy, and St. John Paul II School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
38% of private high schools in Barnstable County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Barnstable County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
125 Kettle Hole Rd
Eastham, MA 02642
(888) 679-1194
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Paul II School
St. John Paul II School Photo
(Catholic)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Gr: 5-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Paul Ii School
St. John Paul Ii School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Gr: 5-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Falmouth Academy
Falmouth Academy Photo - Harnessing the power of inspired learning in a world-renowned scientific and vibrant artistic community, Falmouth Academy emboldens each student to take creative and intellectual risks to confidently engage the challenges of our times.
7 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Latham School
Special Education School
1646 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
(774) 353-9255
Gr: 4-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 6-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
979 Mary Dunn Rd
Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 790-0114
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Barnstable County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
465 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-8104
Gr: PK-1 | 38 students
2736 Falmouth Road Osterville,
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-9178
Gr: 1-3 | 7 students
536 Macarthur Blvd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 563-3400
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
270 Communication Way Unit 3
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-5350
Gr: PK-4 | 31 students
245 Route 28
West Harwich, MA 02671
(508) 432-8216
Gr: NS-5 | 75 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17 Nells Way
Orleans, MA 02653
(774) 801-2287
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Penikese Island School (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Special Education School
565 Woods Hole Rd
Woods Hole, MA 02543
(508) 548-7276
Gr: 8-10 | 6 students Avg. class size: 4 students
143 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-2213
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
140 Old Oyster Rd
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 420-1005
Gr: PK-7 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Barnstable County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,737 Students
57,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
10%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
220 Teachers
8,486 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
70%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1248
(Out of 1600)
1289

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,233
$40,829
Average Summer Program Cost
$7,019
$5,653
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,093
$27,641
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
62%
Average Endowment Size
$11.56 million
$112.36 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
65 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
24 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,333 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
74%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
35 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
340 Students
7,401 Students
% of Others Students
19%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Barnstable County, MA include Prestans Online Academy, Cape Cod Academy, and St. John Paul II School.
How many private high schools are located in Barnstable County?
8 private high schools are located in Barnstable County.
How diverse are private high schools in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County private high schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Barnstable County?
38% of private high schools in Barnstable County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private high schools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Barnstable County include: Latham School vs. Riverview School Inc, Falmouth Academy vs. Cape Cod Academy, Cape Cod Academy vs. Falmouth Academy

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