For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 240 students in East Boston, MA (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,004 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in East Boston, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
50% of private schools in East Boston, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in East Boston, MA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Boston Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
69 London St
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7456
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7456
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
65 Trenton Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-0294
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-0294
Gr: NS | 54 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
East Boston, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Boston Montessori School (Closed 2017)
Montessori School
956 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-1295
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-1295
Gr: NS-K | 29 students Tuition listed
145 Byron Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-2710
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-2710
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in East Boston, MA?
2 private schools are located in East Boston, MA.
What percentage of students in East Boston go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in East Boston are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in East Boston?
50% of private schools in East Boston are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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