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Best Massachusetts Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 119 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 37,198 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 Academy Of Notre Dame, Austin Preparatory School, and Boston College High School.
The average tuition cost is $10,232, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 119

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 119

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts (2026-27)

Catholic Memorial Photo
Catholic Memorial
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 469-8000
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St. Pauls Choir School Photo
St. Pauls Choir School
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
(10)
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Academy Of Notre Dame
Gr: NS-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
(9)
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Archbishop Williams High School Photo
Archbishop Williams High School
Gr: 7-12 | 648 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
(1)
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Arlington Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
16 Medford St
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
(1)
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Austin Preparatory School Photo
Austin Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Catholic
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
(6)
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Bishop Fenwick High School Photo
Bishop Fenwick High School
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8300
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Bishop Stang High School Photo
Bishop Stang High School
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
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Blessed Sacrament School Photo
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr: NS-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
808 East Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
(4)
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Boston College High School Photo
Boston College High School
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
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The Cambridge Matignon School
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
1 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
(4)
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Map of Cardinal Spellman High School
Cardinal Spellman High School
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
738 Court St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
(6)
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Cathedral High School Photo
Cathedral High School
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
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Map of Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
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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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Coyle & Cassidy High School & Middle School Photo
Coyle & Cassidy High School & Middle School
Gr: 5-12 | 275 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
2 Hamilton St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
(4)
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Map of Cristo Rey Boston High School
Cristo Rey Boston High School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 250 students
Catholic
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
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Espirito Santo Parochial School Photo
Espirito Santo Parochial School
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
143 Everett St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
(2)
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Holy Family Academy Photo
Holy Family Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
99 Nichols Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
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Holy Name Parish School Photo
Holy Name Parish School
Gr: NS-6 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
535 W Roxbury Pkwy
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts include Academy Of Notre Dame, Austin Preparatory School, and Boston College High School.
How many private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Massachusetts?
119 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $10,232, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
100% of private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
119
Private Schools
37,198
Students
$10,232
Avg. Tuition
29%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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