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Shady Hill School Top 13 · Lowest Acceptance Rate (MA)
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School Top 20 · Most AP Courses (MA)

West Cambridge Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 1,574 students in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA.
The top ranked private schools in West Cambridge include Shady Hill School and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked West Cambridge Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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Shady Hill School
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5260
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA include Shady Hill School and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge?
2 private schools are located in the neighborhood of West Cambridge, Cambridge.

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