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Hingham Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,601 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 71%.
22% of private schools in Hingham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,601
  • Average Tuition: $32,018
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Hingham, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,601
  • Average Tuition: $32,018
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Hingham, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Hingham Private Schools (2026)

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 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
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
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Conservatory Dr
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-7565
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Hingham, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
+80.0% (+4 schools) 10-yr
1,601
Students
+110.9% (+842 students) 10-yr
$32,018
Avg. Tuition
+88.3% (+$15,018) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-11.1% (-2 students) 10-yr
11%
Students of Color
-15.4% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-30.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hingham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools
852 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHingham, MA Total Schools
20259
20249
20238
20227
20217
20207
20196
20186
20176
20166
20155
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# Students
1,601 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025200159179
2024200156172
2023204159174
2022215162185
2021206159180
2020206155171
2019171157175
2018171157172
2017191160180
2016191159178
2015190152167
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% Students of Color
11%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202511%31%34%
20249%29%34%
20238%30%33%
20229%29%33%
20217%28%32%
20207%27%32%
20194%26%31%
20184%25%31%
201713%26%32%
201613%27%32%
201513%28%32%
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0.52
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.520.630.65
20240.520.630.65
20230.480.620.65
20220.470.600.64
20210.440.600.64
20200.440.590.64
20190.380.570.63
20180.380.580.63
20170.320.550.61
20160.320.550.61
20150.320.550.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%6%5%
20242%6%5%
20232%6%5%
20222%7%4%
20212%6%4%
20202%7%4%
20192%6%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%6%4%
20162%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%6%9%
20242%6%9%
20232%6%9%
20221%5%8%
20211%5%9%
20201%5%9%
20191%5%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%5%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%7%7%
20241%7%7%
20231%7%8%
20221%6%7%
20211%6%7%
20201%6%8%
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# White Students
962 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
60%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202560%54%52%
202460%54%52%
202367%56%52%
202268%58%54%
202171%59%54%
202071%59%54%
201976%61%56%
201876%61%56%
201781%63%58%
201681%64%58%
201581%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
569 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
35%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202535%27%26%
202435%27%26%
202328%25%25%
202228%24%25%
202125%24%25%
202025%23%24%
201921%22%24%
201821%23%23%
201716%21%22%
201616%21%22%
201516%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
245 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257:18:111:1
20247:18:111:1
202310:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20208:18:112:1
201912:19:112:1
201812:19:112:1
201710:19:112:1
201610:19:112:1
201510:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202578%67%55%
202478%67%54%
202378%67%54%
202278%67%54%
202190%67%54%
202090%66%54%
201990%66%53%
201890%65%53%
201790%64%53%
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025161415
2024181415
2023171415
2022161415
2021161415
2020161415
2019181415
2018181415
2017181415
2016181415
2015181415
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Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025211613
2024191512
2023191411
2022191511
2021191411
2020191411
2019191311
2018191311
2017191310
2016191210
2015191110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,018
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$31,152$26,485$15,012
2024$26,600$27,159$13,254
2023$26,600$25,129$12,626
2022$20,990$24,457$12,187
2021$20,990$22,623$11,800
2020$20,990$21,672$11,512
2019$20,990$20,983$11,293
2018$20,990$20,804$11,017
2017$20,990$20,615$10,708
2016$17,000$20,164$10,356
2015$17,000$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
12%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202512%36%34%
202412%36%34%
202312%37%34%
202212%36%33%
202112%35%33%
202012%35%32%
201912%34%31%
201813%33%30%
201713%32%30%
201613%31%29%
201516%31%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,000
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$17,000$17,137$7,073
2024$17,000$16,262$6,930
2023$17,000$15,114$6,469
2022$17,000$14,744$6,289
2021$17,000$14,176$6,055
2020$17,000$14,234$5,921
2019$17,000$13,455$5,795
2018$17,000$12,706$5,456
2017$17,000$12,090$5,319
2016$17,000$12,060$5,105
2015$17,000$12,547$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$9.55 million
$87.87 million

Endowment Trends (2019-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$9 M$83 M$60 M
2024$12 M$105 M$59 M
2023$12 M$103 M$71 M
2022$12 M$100 M$76 M
2021$12 M$102 M$71 M
2020$12 M$104 M$74 M
2019$12 M$107 M$78 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202599%71%81%
202236%70%85%
202136%71%85%
202036%71%85%
201936%71%85%
201836%71%85%
201736%71%85%
201636%70%85%
201536%69%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 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 Sela The International Private School, Notre Dame Academy, and Derby Academy.
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 31%.
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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