Cambridge Montessori School Photo

Best Cambridge Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 3,437 students in Cambridge, MA (there are 20 public schools, serving 8,439 public students). 29% of all K-12 students in Cambridge, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cambridge, MA include Shady Hill School, The Cambridge Matignon School, and Fayerweather Street School.
The average acceptance rate is 43%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
31% of private schools in Cambridge, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).

Top-Ranked Cambridge Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cambridge Montessori School
Cambridge Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(6)
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Gr: NS-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fayerweather Street School
(2)
765 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,043 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition listed
The Cambridge Matignon School
The Cambridge Matignon School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
1 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Haggerty School
110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Gr: K-6 | 279 students
International School Of Boston
International School Of Boston Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Gr: NS-12 | 540 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 56 Tuition listed
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
96 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-0101
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Shady Hill School
Shady Hill School Photo
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Allium Montessori School
Allium Montessori School Photo
(3)
1555 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
Gr: 1-6 Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Cambridge Friends School
Cambridge Friends School Photo - CFS students with their teacher outdoors.
(Friends)
(6)
5 Cadbury Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-3880
Gr: PK-8 Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cambridge KinderCare
Cambridge KinderCare Photo - Cambridge KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
100 Cambridge Park Dr.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-0102
Gr: NS-PK
James F Farr Academy
Special Education School
71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
(Islamic)
808 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
St. Pauls Choir School
St. Pauls Choir School Photo - We focus on boys and joy. Students at Saint Paul's Choir School have the healthiest recess in the region. They have 40 minutes of recess each day and another 20 minute break following dismissal, before the after school program begins. This time affords them the joys of being a young man and the chance to put their energy to work!
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(10)
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wild Rose Montessori School
Montessori School
2284 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 453-8110
Gr: PK | 52 students
Wildflower Montessori School
Wildflower Montessori School Photo - Our environment is prepared specifically for the children--everything is child-sized, beautiful, and inviting to use!
Montessori School
(7)
364A Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
Gr: PK-K | 18 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
85 Bishop Allen Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 547-5554
Gr: K-1 | 6 students

Overview

This Town (Cambridge)
This State (MA)
# Schools
16 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,437 Students
127,050 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
580 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
67%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1263
(Out of 1600)
1289
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,042
$26,482
Average Summer Program Cost
$575
$2,893
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$33,178
$17,158
Average Acceptance Rate
43%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$28.67 million
$85.4 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
408 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
346 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
2,356 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
64%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 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
360 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
10%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
28 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cambridge, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Cambridge, MA include Shady Hill School, The Cambridge Matignon School, and Fayerweather Street School.
How many private schools are located in Cambridge?
16 private schools are located in Cambridge.
How diverse are private schools in Cambridge?
Cambridge private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Cambridge go to private school?
29% of all K-12 students in Cambridge are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cambridge?
31% of private schools in Cambridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Friends).
Which private schools in Cambridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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