For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 3,173 students in Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cambridge, MA include Shady Hill School, Cambridge Montessori School and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.
The average acceptance rate is 46%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 72%.
Top Ranked Cambridge Private Elementary Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Grades: NS-8
| 152 students
765 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,048 students
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Grades: NS-12
| 574 students
1555 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
5 Cadbury Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-3880
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-3880
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
James F Farr Academy
Special Education School
71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
Grades: 8-12
| 29 students
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Grades: 3-8
| 42 students
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
96 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-0101
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-0101
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Cambridge, MA include Shady Hill School, Cambridge Montessori School and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Cambridge, MA?
12 private elementary schools are located in Cambridge, MA.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Cambridge, MA?
Cambridge, MA private elementary schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
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