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Malden Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 1,252 students in Malden, MA, 13% of all K-12 students in Malden, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
67% of private schools in Malden, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Malden Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cheverus Catholic School
Cheverus Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Catholic
30 Irving St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 324-6584
(2)
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Malden Catholic High School Photo
Malden Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 36
Catholic
99 Crystal St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
(1)
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Map of Metro North Children's Learning
Metro North Children's Learning
Gr: NS | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
605 Broadway
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 324-2028
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Malden, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Immaculate Conception Elementary School
Immaculate Conception Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Catholic
306 Highland Avenue
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-0129
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Malden, MA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
1,252
Students
$12,754
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
53%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Malden)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,252 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
53%
32%
0.74
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
7 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
114 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
148 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
6%
# Black Students
202 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
17%
7%
# White Students
504 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
42%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
213 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
81 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
68%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1170
(Out of 1600)
1289
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,754
$26,649
Average % on Financial Aid
65%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
36 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Malden, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Malden, MA include Cheverus Catholic School and Malden Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Malden?
3 private schools are located in Malden.
What percentage of students in Malden go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Malden are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Malden?
67% of private schools in Malden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Malden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Malden include: Metro North Children's Learning vs. Cheverus Catholic School

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