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Fusion Academy Hingham
Sela The International Private School
St. Paul Elementary School

Hingham Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,605 students in Hingham, MA, 31% of all K-12 students in Hingham, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
22% of private schools in Hingham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,605
  • Average Tuition: $29,833
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Hingham, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,605
  • Average Tuition: $29,833
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Hingham, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Hingham Private Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Hingham Photo
Fusion Academy Hingham
Gr: 6-12
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
99 Derby Street, Suite 103
Hingham, MA 02043
(877) 673-8893
(2)
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Derby Academy Photo
Derby Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
56 Burditt Ave
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-0746
(3)
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Map of Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-girls (Catholic)
1073 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
(1)
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Sela The International Private School Photo
Sela The International Private School
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Alternative School
75 Sgt William Terri Drive Suite 1001
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-5454
(2)
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Map of Fusion Hingham
Fusion Hingham
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students
Alternative School
99 Derby St Ste 103
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 793-0788
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Map of Lindamood - Bell Academy
Lindamood - Bell Academy
Gr: 5-10 | 2 students
50 S St Ste 201
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 659-7722
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Map of Old Colony Montessori School
Old Colony Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students
Montessori School
247 Gardner St
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-3698
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St. Paul Elementary School Photo
St. Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
18 Fearing Rd
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-2407
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Map of South Shore Conservatory Of Music Preschool
South Shore Conservatory Of Music Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Conservatory Dr
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-7565
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Hingham, MA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,605
Students
$29,833
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hingham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,605 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
11%
32%
0.52
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
10 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
962 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
60%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
573 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
36%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
245 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
68%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,833
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$33,000
$18,797
Average Endowment Size
$11.5 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hingham, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Hingham, MA include Notre Dame Academy, Derby Academy, and Sela The International Private School.
How many private schools are located in Hingham?
9 private schools are located in Hingham.
How diverse are private schools in Hingham?
Hingham private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Hingham go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Hingham are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hingham?
22% of private schools in Hingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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