Bishop Stang High School Photo - As a premier Catholic high school in the Diocese of Fall River, we pride ourselves on our Catholic traditions. We also enjoy any opportunity we have to connect with our much-loved Bishop. After celebrating mass with our school, Bishop Edgar da Cunha took a school tour with Student Ambassadors.

Top 3 Best Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025)

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 54%.
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
Students
Year
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo
All-girls
(5)
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
140 students
Year: n/a
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.
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
528 students
Year: 1996
British International School Of Boston
British International School Of Boston Photo
Alternative School
(8)
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
522 students
Year: n/a

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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