For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,960 students in Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked private high schools in Cambridge, MA include Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, The Cambridge Matignon School, and International School Of Boston.
25% of private high schools in Cambridge, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Cambridge Private High Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,043 students
1 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Grades: NS-12
| 540 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
Cambridge, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
85 Bishop Allen Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 547-5554
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 547-5554
Grades: K-1
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked private high schools in Cambridge, MA include Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, The Cambridge Matignon School, and International School Of Boston.
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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