The Brighton School Photo

Best Framingham Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 839 students in Framingham, MA (there are 16 public schools, serving 10,293 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Framingham, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Framingham, MA include St. Bridget School, The Brighton School, and Metro West Jewish Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
18% of private schools in Framingham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Framingham Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Brighton School
The Brighton School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(10)
360 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01705
(508) 877-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Metro West Jewish Day School
Metro West Jewish Day School Photo - Our students and teachers have access to state of the art technology to support learning in their classrooms.
(Jewish)
(5)
50 Pamela Road
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-5554
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
St. Bridget School
St. Bridget School Photo - Academic Excellence Traditional Values Social Responsibility
(Catholic)
832 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-0181
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
First Circle Learning Center - Framingham
First Circle Learning Center - Framingham Photo
Daycare / Preschool
27 Cherry Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 504-9139
Gr: NS | 72 students
Framingham KinderCare
Framingham KinderCare Photo - Framingham KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
73 Harrington Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-7383
Gr: NS-PK
KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road
KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
770 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Over The Rainbow Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
115 Edgebrook Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-9237
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Reed Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
1 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-1222
Gr: 6-11 | 19 students Avg. class size: 4 students
Sudbury Valley School
Sudbury Valley School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
2 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
Gr: NS-12 | 120 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summit Montessori School
Summit Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
283 Pleasant St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 872-3630
Gr: NS-6 | 123 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Wayside Academy
Special Education School
1 Frederick Abbott Way
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 561-1814
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 7
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Framingham, Massachusetts

Framingham, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
29 Oaks Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 250-8384
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students
848 Central St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-5110
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
273 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-7646
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
560 Waverly St
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 872-8188
Gr: NS-9 | 189 students
600 Staples Dr
Framingham, MA 17024
(508) 253-0555
Gr: PK-K | 33 students

Overview

This Town (Framingham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
839 Students
127,050 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
90 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
67%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,073
$26,482
Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$2,893
Average % on Financial Aid
49%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,990
$17,158
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
50 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
437 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
51%
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
289 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
34%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Framingham, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Framingham, MA include St. Bridget School, The Brighton School, and Metro West Jewish Day School.
How many private schools are located in Framingham?
11 private schools are located in Framingham.
How diverse are private schools in Framingham?
Framingham private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Framingham go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Framingham are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Framingham?
18% of private schools in Framingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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