For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 24 students in Charlestown, MA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,668 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Charlestown, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Charlestown, MA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
197 8th St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
Charlestown, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13 Tufts Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-0169
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-0169
Gr: K-8 | 188 students
Holden School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
8 Pearl Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-3940
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-3940
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students
Overview
This Town (Charlestown)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
24 Students
126,967 Students
% Average Students of Color
62%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
5 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
6%
# Black Students
5 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
21%
7%
# White Students
8 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
33%
55%
# 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
3 Students
33,490 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Charlestown, MA?
1 private schools are located in Charlestown, MA.
What percentage of students in Charlestown go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Charlestown are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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