For the 2025 school year, there are 42 catholic private high schools serving 19,735 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked catholic private high schools in Massachusetts include Notre Dame Academy, Newton Country Day School, and St. John's Preparatory School.
The average tuition cost is $18,745, which is lower than the Massachusetts private high school average tuition cost of $39,665.
Top Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Catholic Memorial![Catholic Memorial Photo - Members of the Class of 2024 throw their caps into the sky during commencement ceremonies.]( "Catholic Memorial Photo - Members of the Class of 2024 throw their caps into the sky during commencement ceremonies.")
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 597 students
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Grades: NS-12
| 431 students
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3636
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3636
Grades: 7-12
| 648 students
16 Medford St
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 813 students
Bishop Fenwick High School![Bishop Fenwick High School Photo]( "Bishop Fenwick High School Photo")
(Catholic)
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Bishop Stang High School![Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.]( "Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.")
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
1 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
738 Court St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Cathedral High School![Cathedral High School Photo - Cathedral 7-12 High School students are challenged by a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and enriched through a selection of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services.]( "Cathedral High School Photo - Cathedral 7-12 High School students are challenged by a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and enriched through a selection of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services.")
(Catholic)
74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
2 Hamilton St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
Grades: 5-12
| 275 students
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Fontbonne![Fontbonne Photo]( "Fontbonne Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
930 Brook Road
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 615-3014
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 615-3014
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
99 Crystal St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
29 North St
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
Grades: 6-12
| 246 students
Newton Country Day School![Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.]( "Newton Country Day School Photo - Newton Country Day School's lovely suburban campus includes classroom space, state-of-the-art science labs, a library, a theatre, a new athletic and wellness center, and playing fields.")
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
785 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 244-4246
Grades: 5-12
| 381 students
1073 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
Grades: 6-12
| 450 students
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Pope Francis Preparatory School![Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!]( "Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!")
(Catholic)
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
329 Bishops Hwy
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Grades: NS-12
| 755 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
399 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-7511
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-7511
Grades: PK-12
| 640 students
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Grades: 5-12
| 367 students
St. John Paul II School![St. John Paul II School Photo]( "St. John Paul II School Photo")
(Catholic)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Grades: 5-12
| 424 students
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Grades: PK-9
| 213 students
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Grades: 9-12
| 872 students
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1050
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1050
Grades: 6-12
| 1,477 students
St. Marys High School![St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.]( "St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.")
(Catholic)
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Grades: 7-12
| 540 students
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 449-5200
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 449-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
85 Lowder St
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-6161
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-6161
Grades: 7-12
| 370 students
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