Miss Hall's School Photo - The MHS graduate is a thinker, a creator and a contributor to the common good. She is a global citizen, a self-aware, resilient, and courageous participant in a multicultural society. Empowered by skills and knowledge, the MHS graduate is able to solve problems with intellect and creativity while embracing a spirit of exploration and curiosity.

Top 3 Best Massachusetts Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private high schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors serving 1,265 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in Massachusetts include The Cambridge School Of Weston, Academy Of Notre Dame, and Miss Hall's School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
50% of private high schools belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Association of College Admissions Counselors in Massachusetts (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Miss Hall's School
Miss Hall's School Photo - The MHS graduate is a thinker, a creator and a contributor to the common good. She is a global citizen, a self-aware, resilient, and courageous participant in a multicultural society. Empowered by skills and knowledge, the MHS graduate is able to solve problems with intellect and creativity while embracing a spirit of exploration and curiosity.
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
(11)
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Academy Of Notre Dame
Academy Of Notre Dame Photo - Academy of Notre Dame Tyngsboro
(Catholic)
(9)
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Grades: NS-12
| 431 students
Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School
Gann Academy-the New Jewish High School Photo - Gann students volunteer at Cradles to Crayons in Boston.
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
333 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 642-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students

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