For the 2025-26 school year, there are 29 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 13,515 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts include Notre Dame Academy, Catholic Memorial, and Academy Of Notre Dame.
The average tuition cost is $15,666, which is lower than the Massachusetts private high school average tuition cost of $40,749.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Private High 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
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
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
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
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
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
St. John Paul II School![St. John Paul II School Photo]( "St. John Paul II School Photo")
(Catholic)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Gr: 5-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Gr: 5-12 | 367 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students Tuition listed
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
St. Marys High School![St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.]( "St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.")
(Catholic)
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students
85 Lowder St
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-6161
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-6161
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Academy![Notre Dame Academy Photo]( "Notre Dame Academy Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
425 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 757-6200
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 757-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
251 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2290
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2290
Gr: NS-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Trivium School![Trivium School Photo - The main building of the school]( "Trivium School Photo - The main building of the school")
(Catholic)
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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