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Charlestown Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 24 students in Charlestown, MA, 1% of all K-12 students in Charlestown, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Charlestown, MA (2026-27)

Map of Seaport Academy
Seaport Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
All-boys | Special Education School
197 8th St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
(1)
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Charlestown, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Charlestown Catholic Elementary School
Charlestown Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 188 students
Catholic
13 Tufts Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-0169
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Map of Holden School
Holden School
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
8 Pearl Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-3940
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Charlestown, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
-66.7% (-2 schools) 10-yr
24
Students
-74.5% (-70 students) 10-yr
62%
Students of Color
-31.9% (-29.0 pp) 10-yr
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Charlestown)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
852 Schools
# Students
24 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCharlestown, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202524159179
202424156172
202330159174
202226162185
202126159180
202026155171
201927157175
201827157172
201719160180
201619159178
201531152167
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% Students of Color
62%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlestown, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202562%31%34%
202462%29%34%
202352%30%33%
202256%29%33%
202156%28%32%
202056%27%32%
201946%26%31%
201846%25%31%
201795%26%32%
201695%27%32%
201591%28%32%
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0.75
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearCharlestown, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.750.630.65
20240.750.630.65
20230.640.620.65
20220.670.600.64
20210.670.600.64
20200.670.590.64
20190.610.570.63
20180.610.580.63
20170.590.550.61
20160.590.550.61
20150.700.550.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlestown, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%6%5%
20244%6%5%
20153%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlestown, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202529%6%9%
202429%6%9%
202329%6%9%
202230%5%8%
202130%5%9%
202030%5%9%
201911%5%8%
201811%5%8%
201715%4%8%
201615%4%8%
201530%5%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
21%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlestown, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202521%7%7%
202421%7%7%
202323%7%8%
202222%6%7%
202122%6%7%
202022%6%8%
201933%6%7%
201833%6%7%
201730%6%7%
201630%6%7%
201535%7%8%
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# White Students
8 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
33%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlestown, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202533%54%52%
202433%54%52%
202348%56%52%
202244%58%54%
202144%59%54%
202044%59%54%
201952%61%56%
201852%61%56%
201755%63%58%
201655%64%58%
201530%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
3 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCharlestown, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202513%27%26%
202413%27%26%
20194%22%24%
20184%23%23%
20152%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCharlestown, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255:18:111:1
20245:18:111:1
20235:18:111:1
20224:18:111:1
20214:18:111:1
20204:18:112:1
20194:19:112:1
20184:19:112:1
20174:19:112:1
20164:19:112:1
20155:19:112:1
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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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