For the 2025-26 school year, there are 116 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 36,196 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts include Notre Dame Academy, Boston College High School, and St. Agnes School.
The average tuition cost is $10,063, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,467.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Catholic Memorial![Catholic Memorial Photo - Middle schoolers work together during their start of school retreat.]( "Catholic Memorial Photo - Middle schoolers work together during their start of school retreat.")
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Gr: NS-12 | 431 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
Gr: 7-12 | 648 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
16 Medford St
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 813 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Fenwick High School![Bishop Fenwick High School Photo]( "Bishop Fenwick High School Photo")
(Catholic)
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19
Bishop Stang High School![Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.]( "Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.")
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
808 East Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
Gr: NS-8 | 319 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Boston College High School![Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.]( "Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.")
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
1 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
738 Court St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Cathedral High School![Cathedral High School Photo - Cathedral 7-12 High School students are challenged by a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and enriched through a selection of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services.]( "Cathedral High School Photo - Cathedral 7-12 High School students are challenged by a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and enriched through a selection of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services.")
(Catholic)
74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 student Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
30 Irving St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 324-6584
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 324-6584
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
2 Hamilton St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
Gr: 5-12 | 275 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 250 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
143 Everett St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family Academy![Holy Family Academy Photo]( "Holy Family Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
99 Nichols Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
535 W Roxbury Pkwy
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
Gr: NS-6 | 356 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
64 Lamphor St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
200 Jackson Road
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-1537
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-1537
Gr: NS-6 | 251 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Lowell Catholic![Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.]( "Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.")
(Catholic)
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
99 Crystal St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1073 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Assumption School![Our Lady Of Assumption School Photo]( "Our Lady Of Assumption School Photo")
(Catholic)
40 Grove St
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 599-4422
Lynnfield, MA 01940
(781) 599-4422
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
94 Saint Alphonsus St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 442-2660
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 442-2660
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Tuition listed
Pope Francis Preparatory School![Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!]( "Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!")
(Catholic)
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
370 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 328-3830
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 328-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
75 Commercial St
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Extracurrculars: 3
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
329 Bishops Hwy
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Gr: NS-12 | 755 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
St. Agatha School![St. Agatha School Photo - Charity work done by SAS Students.]( "St. Agatha School Photo - Charity work done by SAS Students.")
(Catholic)
440 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-3548
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 696-3548
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 15
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
39 Medford Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-9031
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-9031
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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