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Best Massachusetts Catholic Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 139 catholic private elementary schools serving 40,979 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Massachusetts.

The catholic private elementary schools in Massachusetts include Catholic Memorial, St. Agnes School, and Newton Country Day School.

The average tuition cost is $11,604, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average tuition cost of $24,964.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 139
# Students Served: 40,979

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 139
# Students Served: 40,979

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private elementary schools in Massachusetts?

The catholic private elementary schools in Massachusetts include Catholic Memorial, St. Agnes School, and Newton Country Day School.

How many catholic private elementary schools are located in Massachusetts?

139 catholic private elementary schools are located in Massachusetts.

How much do catholic private elementary schools cost in Massachusetts?

The average tuition cost is $11,604, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $24,964.

How diverse are catholic private elementary schools in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts catholic private elementary schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.

Massachusetts Catholic Private Elementary Schools Trends

139

Private Schools

40,979

Students

$11,604

Avg. Tuition

32%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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