Boston, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

Private Schools

+27.3% (+3 schools) 10-yr

2,910

Students

+14.6% (+371 students) 10-yr

$33,408

Avg. Tuition

+63.0% (+$12,916) 9-yr

Avg. Class Size

34%

Students of Color

-17.1% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

-33.3% (-3.0) 10-yr

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Enrollment & Diversity

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

Year	Boston, MA Total Schools
2025	13
2024	12
2023	11
2022	11
2021	11
2020	11
2019	14
2018	13
2017	13
2016	14
2015	11

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# Students

2,910 Students

91,300 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	217	191	199
2024	216	188	192
2023	215	189	193
2022	234	189	205
2021	235	186	201
2020	229	181	188
2019	260	188	193
2018	240	188	190
2017	207	189	199
2016	337	189	196
2015	231	175	183

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% Students of Color

34%

31%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	31%	30%	33%
2024	31%	29%	32%
2023	41%	29%	32%
2022	33%	28%	32%
2021	34%	27%	31%
2020	27%	26%	31%
2019	30%	24%	31%
2018	25%	24%	30%
2017	38%	26%	31%
2016	27%	26%	31%
2015	41%	27%	31%

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0.69

0.61

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	0.69	0.61	0.64
2024	0.69	0.61	0.64
2023	0.69	0.59	0.63
2022	0.67	0.57	0.62
2021	0.67	0.57	0.62
2020	0.67	0.56	0.62
2019	0.64	0.54	0.61
2018	0.66	0.54	0.60
2017	0.67	0.52	0.59
2016	0.55	0.51	0.59
2015	0.69	0.52	0.58

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# American Indian Students

6 Students

119 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

140 Students

4,947 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	6%	6%	5%
2024	6%	5%	5%
2023	5%	6%	5%
2022	7%	7%	5%
2021	7%	6%	5%
2020	6%	6%	5%
2019	5%	5%	4%
2018	5%	5%	4%
2017	6%	5%	4%
2016	6%	5%	4%
2015	6%	5%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

141 Students

5,975 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	5%	6%	9%
2024	6%	7%	9%
2023	6%	6%	9%
2022	5%	5%	8%
2021	5%	6%	9%
2020	5%	6%	9%
2019	4%	5%	8%
2018	5%	5%	8%
2017	5%	4%	8%
2016	3%	4%	8%
2015	6%	5%	8%

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# Black Students

386 Students

7,410 Students

% Black Students

15%

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	14%	8%	8%
2024	15%	8%	8%
2023	16%	7%	8%
2022	9%	7%	7%
2021	9%	7%	8%
2020	10%	7%	8%
2019	7%	7%	8%
2018	8%	7%	8%
2017	10%	7%	7%
2016	8%	7%	8%
2015	13%	8%	8%

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# White Students

1,187 Students

54,087 Students

% White Students

45%

58%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	44%	58%	55%
2024	46%	58%	55%
2023	45%	60%	55%
2022	46%	62%	57%
2021	46%	63%	57%
2020	46%	63%	58%
2019	42%	66%	59%
2018	43%	65%	59%
2017	45%	67%	61%
2016	63%	68%	61%
2015	45%	67%	61%

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# Hawaiian Students

1 Student

61 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

810 Students

20,065 Students

% of Others Students

30%

22%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	31%	22%	22%
2024	27%	22%	22%
2023	28%	21%	22%
2022	33%	19%	22%
2021	33%	18%	20%
2020	33%	18%	19%
2019	42%	17%	20%
2018	39%	18%	20%
2017	34%	17%	19%
2016	20%	16%	18%
2015	30%	15%	18%

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All Ethnic Groups

Academics

# Teachers

446 Teachers

11,900 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

8:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	6:1	8:1	11:1
2024	6:1	8:1	11:1
2023	7:1	8:1	11:1
2022	7:1	8:1	11:1
2021	7:1	8:1	11:1
2020	7:1	8:1	11:1
2019	8:1	8:1	11:1
2018	7:1	9:1	11:1
2017	8:1	9:1	11:1
2016	9:1	9:1	12:1
2015	9:1	9:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

72%

69%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	74%	68%	54%
2024	71%	68%	54%
2023	70%	68%	53%
2022	70%	68%	53%
2021	70%	68%	53%
2020	68%	66%	53%
2019	77%	66%	52%
2018	78%	65%	52%
2017	70%	65%	51%
2016	62%	64%	51%

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Average Class Size

14 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	14	14	16
2024	14	14	15
2023	14	14	15
2022	14	14	15
2021	14	14	15
2020	14	14	15
2019	14	14	15
2018	14	14	15
2017	14	14	15
2016	15	14	15
2015	14	13	15

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Average Number of AP Courses

8 courses

14 courses

Average SAT score

1351

(Out of 1600)

1267

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$33,408

$24,819

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Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	$32,221	$24,810	$14,043
2024	$30,602	$23,870	$13,682
2023	$29,803	$22,679	$13,130
2022	$29,202	$21,655	$12,589
2021	$28,531	$20,926	$12,335
2020	$27,508	$20,281	$12,023
2019	$27,027	$19,626	$11,773
2018	$25,162	$19,151	$11,504
2017	$24,551	$18,861	$11,214
2016	$20,492	$17,904	$10,830

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Average Summer Program Cost

$769

$2,861

Average % on Financial Aid

36%

37%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

Year	Boston, MA Avg	Massachusetts (MA)	National
2025	30%	36%	34%
2024	33%	36%	33%
2023	36%	37%	33%
2022	43%	35%	32%
2021	43%	35%	32%
2020	42%	35%	31%
2019	44%	34%	30%
2018	44%	33%	29%
2017	33%	31%	29%

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Average Financial Aid Grant

$25,553

$14,657

Average Endowment Size

$24.67 million

$55.82 million

Admissions & Athletics

Average Acceptance Rate

62%

74%

Average Number of Extracurriculars

12 extracurriculars

11 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Boston, MA?

The private elementary schools in Boston, MA include Winsor School, Cathedral High School, and The Newman School.

How many private elementary schools are located in Boston?

14 private elementary schools are located in Boston.

How much do private elementary schools cost in Boston?

The average tuition cost is $33,408, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $24,819.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Boston?

Boston private elementary schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Boston?

21% of private elementary schools in Boston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Which private elementary schools in Boston are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Boston include: The Croft School: South End vs. Kingsley Montessori School, Park Street School vs. The Advent School, The Advent School vs. Park Street School

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