Bishop Stang High School Photo - As a premier Catholic high school in the Diocese of Fall River, we pride ourselves on our Catholic traditions. We also enjoy any opportunity we have to connect with our much-loved Bishop. After celebrating mass with our school, Bishop Edgar da Cunha took a school tour with Student Ambassadors.

Best Bristol County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private high schools serving 3,058 students in Bristol County, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Bristol County, MA include Bishop Stang High School, Fall River Deaconess Home School, and Coyle & Cassidy High School & Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
50% of private high schools in Bristol County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Bristol County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Feehan
(Catholic)
70 Holcott Dr
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 226-6223
Gr: 9-12 | 1,093 student Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Stang High School
Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2 Hamilton St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
Gr: 5-12 | 275 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 21 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
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
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
Kennedy-donovan Center School
Special Education School
19 Hawthorn St
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 992-4756
Gr: 4-12 | 11 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
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
Stevens Childrens Home
All-boys | Special Education School
24 Main St
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 679-0183
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Swansea Wood School
Special Education School
789 Stevens Rd
Swansea, MA 02777
(508) 672-6560
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
260 Stafford Rd
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-5535
Gr: NS-9 | 17 students
Whitney Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
85 Dr Braley Rd
East Freetown, MA 02717
(508) 763-3737
Gr: 5-12 | 36 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Bristol County, Massachusetts

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
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,058 Students
57,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
298 Teachers
8,486 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
70%
Average Class Size
13 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1140
(Out of 1600)
1289

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,815
$40,829
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,169
$27,641
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
62%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
106 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
215 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
160 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
2,217 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
72%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
35 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
361 Students
7,401 Students
% of Others Students
12%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Bristol County, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Bristol County, MA include Bishop Stang High School, Fall River Deaconess Home School, and Coyle & Cassidy High School & Middle School.
How many private high schools are located in Bristol County?
18 private high schools are located in Bristol County.
How diverse are private high schools in Bristol County?
Bristol County private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bristol County?
50% of private high schools in Bristol County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private high schools in Bristol County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Bristol County include: Stevens Childrens Home vs. St. Vincent School, St. Vincent School vs. Stevens Childrens Home

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