The Meadowridge Academy Photo - Meadowridge Academy dining room.

Best Bristol County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 private elementary schools serving 5,354 students in Bristol County, MA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bristol County, MA include Friends Academy, Espirito Santo Parochial School, and Hill Crest Academy.
The average tuition cost is $9,332, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average tuition cost of $24,795.
56% of private elementary schools in Bristol County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Bristol County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2 Hamilton St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
Gr: 5-12 | 275 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Espirito Santo Parochial School
Espirito Santo Parochial School Photo - ESS students, steeped in traditions
(Catholic)
(2)
143 Everett St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fall River Deaconess Home School
All-girls | Special Education School
(1)
259 Prospect Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-4847
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
Friends Academy
Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...
Alternative School
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hill Crest Academy
(2)
P.O. Box 79, Chartley
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 285-7599
Gr: NS-8 Extracurrculars: 4
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
64 Lamphor St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
223 Main St
Acushnet, MA 02743
(508) 995-4313
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Sports: 1
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo - Students work together in pairs or small groups for cooperative learning.
(Catholic)
100 Spring St
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 996-1983
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary-sacred Heart School
St. Mary-sacred Heart School Photo - Happy students.
(Catholic)
(3)
57 Richards Ave
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 695-3072
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Mary's Catholic School
(Catholic)
330 Pratt St
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 339-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
209 Essex St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-0266
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Stanislaus School
St. Stanislaus School Photo
(Catholic)
37 Rockland St
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 674-6771
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St Teresa of Calcutta School
St Teresa of Calcutta School Photo
(Catholic)
180 Orchard St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 996-0534
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent School
Special Education School
(2)
2425 Highland Ave
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 235-3470
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students
Al-noor Academy
(Islamic)
20 Church St
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 409-9560
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
All Saints Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School Photo - Working and learning together!
(Catholic)
115 Illinois Street
New Bedford, MA 02745
(508) 995-3696
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Antioch School
Antioch School Photo - Located in the Historic Highlands area of Fall River.
618 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 673-6767
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Cedar Brook School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
24 Ralsie Rd
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-3930
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Avg. class size: 19 students
Crystal Springs Inc.
Special Education School
38 Narrows Road
Assonet, MA 02702
(508) 644-3101
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Dayspring Christian Academy
Dayspring Christian Academy Photo - Dayspring Christian Academy is a school that offers Daycare through 12th grade classes. Join today!
(Christian)
(2)
1052 Newport Ave
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-5552
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
East Gate Christian Academy
(Christian)
397 Bay St
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 730-1735
Gr: PK-11 | 98 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Christian Academy
Grace Baptist Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
1000 Oakhill Ave
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-8675
Gr: PK-12 | 143 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7
Hands-on Montessori School
Hands-on Montessori School Photo - Capturing snowflakes!
Montessori School
(3)
12 Creeden Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 339-4667
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Holy Family Holy Name School
Holy Family Holy Name School Photo - Grade 3 classroom
(Catholic)
91 Summer St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 993-3547
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Holy Name School
Holy Name School Photo - Holy Name School - view from the school yard
(Catholic)
850 Pearce St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 615-5302
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students
Mastery School Of Independent Learning
Alternative School
30 Third St
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 294-5539
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students
The Meadowridge Academy
The Meadowridge Academy Photo - Meadowridge Academy dining room.
Special Education School
(1)
664 Stevens Rd
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 676-8740
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meeting Street/the Schwartz Center
Special Education School
1 Posa Pl
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 742-6423
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
66 Spring St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-3800
Gr: 5-8 | 51 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Nazarene Christian Academy
(Church of the Nazarene)
764 Hathaway Road
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-7944
Gr: K-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes School
Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - 5th Grade Students showcase their science projects.
(Catholic)
52 1st Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 822-3746
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Sisters' School
All-girls
145 Brownell Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-1255
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
The Pinecroft School
The Pinecroft School Photo - Our K/1 teacher, Ms. Seablom, welcoming our students back to school for the 2024/2025 school year!
Alternative School
(6)
133 Tremont Street
Rehoboth, MA 02769
(508) 252-5502
Gr: K-6 | 33 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
13 Hodges Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-5062
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Tuition listed
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Bristol County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Amego (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
115 Plymouth St
Mansfield, MA 02048
(508) 455-6245
Gr: 5-12 | 36 students
373 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 676-1071
Gr: 8-12 | 182 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
209 South Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 222-4208
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
284 Gulf Rd
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
(508) 992-1301
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
369 Newport Ave
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-5234
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
1 New Taunton Ave
Norton, MA 02766
(508) 952-2997
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1180 American Legion Highway
Westport, MA 02790
(508) 567-5833
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
34 Saint Joseph Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-5461
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
103 Crapo Street
New Bedford, MA 02744
(508) 997-9612
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
240 Forest Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 678-2152
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
190 Ashley Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02746
(508) 994-5121
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students
240 Dover St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 672-7258
Gr: K-9 | 202 students
251 County St
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 336-6272
Gr: PK-K | 32 students

Overview

This County (Bristol County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
39 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,354 Students
91,736 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
477 Teachers
11,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
68%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
14 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,332
$24,795
Average Summer Program Cost
$275
$3,048
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,026
$12,790
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
73%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
115 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
306 Students
5,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
313 Students
7,419 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
3,454 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
64%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,173 Students
20,204 Students
% of Others Students
22%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Bristol County, MA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Bristol County, MA include Friends Academy, Espirito Santo Parochial School, and Hill Crest Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bristol County?
39 private elementary schools are located in Bristol County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Bristol County?
The average tuition cost is $9,332, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $24,795.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Bristol County?
Bristol County private elementary schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bristol County?
56% of private elementary schools in Bristol County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?

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