For the 2025 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private high schools serving 1,190 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Massachusetts include Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Bishop Stang High School, and British International School Of Boston.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
33% of blue ribbon private high schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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.
Top Ranked Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Stang High School![Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.]( "Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.")
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Blue Ribbon year: 1996 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Massachusetts include Stoneleigh-Burnham School, Bishop Stang High School, and British International School Of Boston.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Massachusetts?
3 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Massachusetts.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
33% of blue ribbon private high schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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