For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,411 students in Braintree, MA (there are 10 public schools, serving 5,237 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Braintree, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Braintree, MA include Archbishop Williams High School, Cats Academy, and Thayer Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
29% of private schools in Braintree, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Braintree Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
Gr: 7-12 | 648 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cats Academy![Cats Academy Photo]( "Cats Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Gr: 8-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Gr: 5-12 | 686 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Braintree KinderCare![Braintree KinderCare Photo - Braintree KinderCare]( "Braintree KinderCare Photo - Braintree KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
467 Granite St.
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-6731
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-6731
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Braintree Kindercare![Braintree Kindercare Photo - Braintree KinderCare]( "Braintree Kindercare Photo - Braintree KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
467 Granite St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-6731
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-6731
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
335 West Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-0616
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-0616
Gr: NS-K | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Granite Academy
Special Education School
6 Columbian St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-3945
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-3945
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meeting House Montessori School
Montessori School
25 Brow Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-7877
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-7877
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Merry-deb Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
237 Adams St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-6262
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-6262
Gr: PK-K | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. Coletta Day School
Special Education School
85 Washington St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-6250
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-6250
Gr: Inquire with school | 31 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
850 Washington St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-0842
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-0842
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 19 students
South Shore Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
250 Washington St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-4556
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-4556
Gr: 2-7 | 9 students
Step Ahead Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
12 Elm St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-8318
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-8318
Gr: PK-K | 47 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Braintree, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Braintree, MA include Archbishop Williams High School, Cats Academy, and Thayer Academy.
How many private schools are located in Braintree?
14 private schools are located in Braintree.
How diverse are private schools in Braintree?
Braintree private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Braintree go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Braintree are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Braintree?
29% of private schools in Braintree are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Braintree are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Braintree include: Merry-deb Nursery School vs. Meeting House Montessori School, Step Ahead Kindergarten vs. Meeting House Montessori School
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