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Canton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 603 students in Canton, MA, 12% of all K-12 students in Canton, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
13% of private schools in Canton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 603
  • Average Tuition: $7,890
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 72%
  • View Canton, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 603
  • Average Tuition: $7,890
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 72%
  • View Canton, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Canton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of The Blue Hill Montessori School
The Blue Hill Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
163 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5230
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Map of Clark School Boston
Clark School Boston
Gr: NS-2 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1 Whitman Road, Canton
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
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Map of St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
696 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
(1)
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Canton KinderCare Photo
Canton KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
440 Turnpike St.
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-8822
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Map of Cole Harrington School Age Enrichment
Cole Harrington School Age Enrichment
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
55 Pecunit St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-3453
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Map of Dba:clarke School Boston
Dba:clarke School Boston
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Special Education School
1 Whitman Rd
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 821-3499
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Map of The Judge Rotenberg Center
The Judge Rotenberg Center
Gr: K-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
240 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2202
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Map of Learning Circle Preschool
Learning Circle Preschool
Gr: NS | 39 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Blue Hill River Road
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-4800
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Canton, MA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
603
Students
$7,890
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
72%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Canton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
603 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
72%
32%
0.75
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
144 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
26%
5%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%
# Black Students
90 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
16%
7%
# White Students
64 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
11%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
211 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
68 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
68%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,890
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$18,797
Average Endowment Size
$1.7 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Canton, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Canton, MA include St. John The Evangelist School, Clark School Boston, and The Blue Hill Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Canton?
8 private schools are located in Canton.
How diverse are private schools in Canton?
Canton private schools are approximately 72% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Canton go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Canton are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Canton?
13% of private schools in Canton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Canton are often viewed compared to one another?

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