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Medford Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 875 students in Medford, MA.
67% of private elementary schools in Medford, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Medford Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Eliot-pearson Children's School
Eliot-pearson Children's School
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students
Alternative School
105 College Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-2424
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
132 High St
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 396-3636
(4)
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Map of St. Raphael School
St. Raphael School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Catholic
516 High St
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 483-3373
(1)
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Medford, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: K-9 | 231 students
Catholic
1 Saint Clare Rd
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 395-9170
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Medford, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
875
Students
-39.9% (-581 students) 10-yr
$7,725
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
-24.1% (-7.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+26.7% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Medford)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
491 Schools
# Students
875 Students
91,550 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025292191199
2024292188192
2023280189193
2022285189205
2021285186201
2020285181188
2019281188193
2018281188190
2017291189199
2016291189196
2015291175183
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% Students of Color
22%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202522%30%33%
202422%29%32%
202327%29%32%
202226%28%32%
202126%27%31%
202026%26%31%
201931%24%31%
201831%24%30%
201729%26%31%
201629%26%31%
201529%27%31%
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0.61
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.610.610.64
20240.610.610.64
20230.640.590.63
20220.630.570.62
20210.630.570.62
20200.630.560.62
20190.640.540.61
20180.640.540.60
20170.600.520.59
20160.600.510.59
20150.600.520.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%5%
20245%5%5%
20236%6%5%
20226%7%5%
20216%6%5%
20206%6%5%
20197%5%4%
20187%5%4%
20176%5%4%
20166%5%4%
20156%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
5,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%9%
20243%7%9%
20236%6%9%
20227%5%8%
20217%6%9%
20207%6%9%
20196%5%8%
20186%5%8%
20175%4%8%
20165%4%8%
20155%5%8%
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# Black Students
59 Students
7,413 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257%8%8%
20247%8%8%
20238%7%8%
20227%7%7%
20217%7%8%
20207%7%8%
201912%7%8%
201812%7%8%
201713%7%7%
201613%7%8%
201513%8%8%
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# White Students
470 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
54%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202554%58%55%
202454%58%55%
202353%60%55%
202254%62%57%
202154%63%57%
202054%63%58%
201955%66%59%
201855%65%59%
201759%67%61%
201659%68%61%
201559%67%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
61 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
273 Students
20,106 Students
% of Others Students
31%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202531%22%22%
202431%22%22%
202327%21%22%
202226%19%22%
202126%18%20%
202026%18%19%
201920%17%20%
201820%18%20%
201717%17%19%
201617%16%18%
201517%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
11,919 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202519:18:111:1
202419:18:111:1
202316:18:111:1
202213:18:111:1
202113:18:111:1
202013:18:111:1
201914:18:111:1
201814:19:111:1
201715:19:111:1
201615:19:112:1
201515:19:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,725
$24,964
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Medford, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Medford, MA include St. Joseph Elementary School, St. Raphael School, and Eliot-pearson Children's School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Medford?
3 private elementary schools are located in Medford.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Medford?
67% of private elementary schools in Medford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Medford are often viewed compared to one another?

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