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 St. Mary Of The Assumption School, Mount Alvernia Academy, 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.
Top-Ranked Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
20 Manet Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 527-7540
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 527-7540
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2015, 2022 Tuition listed
75 Commercial St
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Extracurrculars: 3
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
67 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-7184
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-7184
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
725 Main St,
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts include St. Mary Of The Assumption School, Mount Alvernia Academy, 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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