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Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon private schools serving 2,855 students in Massachusetts.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is same as the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
67% of blue ribbon private schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Massachusetts include Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Bishop Stang High School, and British International School Of Boston.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,855

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,855

Top Ranked Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026-27)

Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
(5)
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Bishop Stang High School Photo
Bishop Stang High School
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Blue Ribbon year: 1996
Catholic
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
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British International School Of Boston Photo
British International School Of Boston
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Alternative School
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
(8)
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Mount Alvernia Academy Photo
Mount Alvernia Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2015, 2022
Catholic
20 Manet Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 527-7540
(3)
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Sacred Heart Continuation School Photo
Sacred Heart Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
75 Commercial St
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
(2)
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St. Bernadette Elementary School Photo
St. Bernadette Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
Blue Ribbon year: 2014
Catholic
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
(1)
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Map of Saint Joseph School
Saint Joseph School
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2024
Catholic
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
(1)
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St. Mary Of The Assumption School Photo
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Blue Ribbon year: 2024
Catholic
67 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-7184
(4)
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Map of Nashoba Montessori School
Nashoba Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
725 Main St,
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Massachusetts include Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Bishop Stang High School, and British International School Of Boston.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Massachusetts?
9 blue ribbon private schools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
67% of blue ribbon private schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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