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Best Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private preschools serving 2,187 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts include Mount Alvernia Academy, St. Bernadette Elementary School, and British International School Of Boston.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
71% of blue ribbon private preschools 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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,187

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 2,187

Top Ranked Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2026)

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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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 preschools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts include Mount Alvernia Academy, St. Bernadette Elementary School, and British International School Of Boston.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Massachusetts?
7 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 33%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
71% of blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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