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Cambridge Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,917 students in Cambridge, MA.
25% of private high schools in Cambridge, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,917
  • Average Tuition: $33,630
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Cambridge, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,917
  • Average Tuition: $33,630
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Cambridge, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Cambridge Private High Schools (2026-27)

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School Photo
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,044 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 68
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
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The Cambridge Matignon School Photo
The Cambridge Matignon School
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
1 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
(4)
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International School Of Boston Photo
International School Of Boston
Gr: NS-12 | 540 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 56
Specialized Curriculum
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
(6)
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Map of James F Farr Academy
James F Farr Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
71 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4922
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Cambridge, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

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The Henry Buckner School
Gr: K-1 | 6 students
85 Bishop Allen Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 547-5554
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Cambridge, MA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,917
Students
$33,630
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cambridge)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
261 Schools
# Students
1,917 Students
56,915 Students
% Students of Color
37%
28%
0.48
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
127 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
236 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
12%
7%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
129 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,465 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
71%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
35 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
132 Students
7,368 Students
% of Others Students
6%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
298 Teachers
8,583 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
72%
Average Class Size
16 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
17 courses
Average SAT score
1106
(Out of 1600)
1289
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,630
$40,983
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
40%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
47 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked private high schools in Cambridge, MA include International School Of Boston, The Cambridge Matignon School, and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.
How many private high schools are located in Cambridge?
4 private high schools are located in Cambridge.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cambridge?
25% of private high schools in Cambridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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