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British International School Of Boston Top 23 · Lowest Tuition (MA)
Nativity Preparatory School Top 3 · Highest % Students of Color (MA)

Jamaica Plain Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,047 students in Jamaica Plain, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 74%.
17% of private elementary schools in Jamaica Plain, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,047
  • Average Tuition: $25,394
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Jamaica Plain, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,047
  • Average Tuition: $25,394
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 69%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Jamaica Plain, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Jamaica Plain Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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British International School Of Boston
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Alternative School
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
(8)
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Map of The Croft School: Jamaica Plain
The Croft School: Jamaica Plain
Gr: NS-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
3815 Washington St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 837-6957
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Meridian Academy Photo
Meridian Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
(9)
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Map of Pallotta Day School
Pallotta Day School
Gr: 2-8 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
1125 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5221
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Nativity Preparatory School Photo
Nativity Preparatory School
Gr: 4-8 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
All-boys (Catholic)
39 Lamartine St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(857) 728-0031
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Neighborhood Schools Inc
Gr: K-6 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
34 Peter Parley Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-0880
(1)
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Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Hollow Reed School
Hollow Reed School
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool
93 Sedgwick St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-4881
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Map of Knight Childrens Center
Knight Childrens Center
Gr: 2-9 | 21 students
Special Education School
161 S Huntington Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 267-3700
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Map of Nazareth Child Care Center
Nazareth Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool
19 Saint Joseph Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-4040
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Map of St. Andrew The Apostle School
St. Andrew The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Catholic
86 Wachusett St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-7733
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Jamaica Plain, MA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,047
Students
$25,394
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Jamaica Plain)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
492 Schools
# Students
1,047 Students
91,303 Students
% Students of Color
27%
31%
0.61
0.61
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
119 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
4,947 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
5,975 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
7%
# Black Students
90 Students
7,410 Students
% Black Students
12%
8%
# White Students
454 Students
54,087 Students
% White Students
58%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
151 Students
20,067 Students
% of Others Students
19%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
131 Teachers
11,900 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
69%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,394
$24,825
Average % on Financial Aid
69%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$26,000
$14,582
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
74%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Jamaica Plain, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Jamaica Plain, MA include Meridian Academy, Pallotta Day School, and British International School Of Boston.
How many private elementary schools are located in Jamaica Plain?
6 private elementary schools are located in Jamaica Plain.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Jamaica Plain?
Jamaica Plain private elementary schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Jamaica Plain?
17% of private elementary schools in Jamaica Plain are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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