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Canton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 71%.
13% of private schools in Canton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # 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 (2026)

  • # 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)

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 (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
+33.3% (+2 schools) 10-yr
603
Students
-2.7% (-17 students) 10-yr
$7,890
Avg. Tuition
+15.4% (+$1,050) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-5 students) 10-yr
72%
Students of Color
+67.4% (+29.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Canton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
852 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearCanton, MA Total Schools
20258
20248
20237
20227
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20156
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# Students
603 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202575159179
202475156172
202382159174
202278162185
202177159180
202067155171
201975157175
201875157172
201785160180
201686159178
2015103152167
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% Students of Color
72%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202572%31%34%
202472%29%34%
202379%30%33%
202235%29%33%
202134%28%32%
202078%27%32%
201947%26%31%
201880%25%31%
201742%26%32%
201642%27%32%
201543%28%32%
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0.75
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.750.630.65
20240.750.630.65
20230.750.620.65
20220.750.600.64
20210.760.600.64
20200.780.590.64
20190.790.570.63
20180.790.580.63
20170.700.550.61
20160.700.550.61
20150.720.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
144 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
26%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202526%6%5%
202426%6%5%
202327%6%5%
202226%7%4%
202127%6%4%
202030%7%4%
201927%6%4%
201827%5%4%
20173%6%4%
20162%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
55 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202510%6%9%
202410%6%9%
202310%6%9%
202210%5%8%
202110%5%9%
202011%5%9%
201911%5%8%
201811%5%8%
20179%4%8%
20168%4%8%
20158%5%8%
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# Black Students
90 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
16%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202516%7%7%
202416%7%7%
202316%7%8%
202216%6%7%
202117%6%7%
202019%6%8%
201919%6%7%
201819%6%7%
201724%6%7%
201624%6%7%
201523%7%8%
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# White Students
64 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
11%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202511%54%52%
202411%54%52%
20239%56%52%
202211%58%54%
202111%59%54%
202013%59%54%
201915%61%56%
201815%61%56%
201746%63%58%
201645%64%58%
201542%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
211 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202537%27%26%
202437%27%26%
202338%25%25%
202237%24%25%
202135%24%25%
202027%23%24%
201927%22%24%
201827%23%23%
201717%21%22%
201619%21%22%
201523%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
68 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259:18:111:1
20249:18:111:1
20239:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20207:18:112:1
201911:19:112:1
201811:19:112:1
20179:19:112:1
201610:19:112:1
201512:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202577%67%55%
202477%67%54%
202377%67%54%
202293%67%54%
202190%67%54%
202090%66%54%
201990%66%53%
201890%65%53%
201790%64%53%
201690%64%52%
201599%64%52%
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025151415
2024151415
2023161415
2022171415
2021211415
2020201415
2019201415
2018201415
2017201415
2016201415
2015201415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,890
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$7,890$26,485$15,012
2024$7,890$27,159$13,254
2023$7,890$25,129$12,626
2022$7,740$24,457$12,187
2021$7,740$22,623$11,800
2020$7,590$21,672$11,512
2019$7,590$20,983$11,293
2018$8,580$20,804$11,017
2017$8,580$20,615$10,708
2016$6,840$20,164$10,356
2015$6,840$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202510%36%34%
202410%36%34%
202310%37%34%
202210%36%33%
202110%35%33%
202010%35%32%
201910%34%31%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$1,000$17,137$7,073
2024$1,000$16,262$6,930
2023$1,000$15,114$6,469
2022$1,000$14,744$6,289
2021$1,000$14,176$6,055
2020$1,000$14,234$5,921
2019$1,000$13,455$5,795
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Average Endowment Size
$1.7 million
$87.87 million

Endowment Trends (2021-2025)

YearCanton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$1 M$83 M$60 M
2024$1 M$105 M$59 M
2023$1 M$103 M$71 M
2022$1 M$100 M$76 M
2021$1 M$102 M$71 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
71%
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 The Blue Hill Montessori School, St. John The Evangelist School, and Clark School Boston.
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 31%.
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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