For the 2025 school year, there are 116 private schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 36,114 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 Catholic Memorial.
The average tuition cost is $9,888, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,014.
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)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Catholic Memorial![Catholic Memorial Photo - Members of the Class of 2024 throw their caps into the sky during commencement ceremonies.]( "Catholic Memorial Photo - Members of the Class of 2024 throw their caps into the sky during commencement ceremonies.")
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 597 students
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Grades: NS-12
| 431 students
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3636
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3636
Grades: 7-12
| 648 students
16 Medford St
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 813 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
808 East Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
Grades: NS-8
| 319 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 315 students
1 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
738 Court St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
30 Irving St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 324-6584
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 324-6584
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
2 Hamilton St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
Grades: 5-12
| 275 students
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
143 Everett St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
Grades: NS-8
| 244 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
535 W Roxbury Pkwy
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
Grades: NS-6
| 329 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
64 Lamphor St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
200 Jackson Road
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 202-9772
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 202-9772
Grades: NS-6
| 267 students
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
99 Crystal St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
1073 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
Grades: 6-12
| 450 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 346 students
94 Saint Alphonsus St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 442-2660
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 442-2660
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
370 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 328-3830
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 328-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 378 students
75 Commercial St
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
329 Bishops Hwy
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Grades: NS-12
| 755 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
581 Boston Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 592-7581
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 592-7581
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
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