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Brighton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 643 students in Brighton, MA, 21% of all K-12 students in Brighton, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
83% of private schools in Brighton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Brighton Private Schools (2026-27)

Saint Columbkille Partnership School Photo
Saint Columbkille Partnership School
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 22
Catholic
25 Arlington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
(1)
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Map of Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-girls (Jewish)
198 Strathmore Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-7547
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Map of Kennedy Day School
Kennedy Day School
Gr: Inquire with school | 56 students
Special Education School
30 Warren St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3800
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Map of Mesivta High School Of Greater Boston
Mesivta High School Of Greater Boston
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
All-boys (Jewish)
34 Sparhawk St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 779-0166
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Map of Shaloh House Hebrew Day School
Shaloh House Hebrew Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Jewish
29 Chestnut Hill Ave
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 787-2200
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Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
74 Corey Rd
Brighton, MA 02135
(781) 499-2332
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Brighton, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of The Presentation
Our Lady Of The Presentation
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students
Catholic
634 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 782-8670
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Brighton, MA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
643
Students
$11,875
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
44%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brighton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
643 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
44%
32%
0.57
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
78 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
6%
# Black Students
35 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
405 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
63%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
84 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
68%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,875
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,975
$18,797
Average Endowment Size
$2.5 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
22 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brighton, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Brighton, MA is Saint Columbkille Partnership School.
How many private schools are located in Brighton?
6 private schools are located in Brighton.
How diverse are private schools in Brighton?
Brighton private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Brighton go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Brighton are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
83% of private schools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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