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Massachusetts Private High Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 14,169 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 Austin Preparatory School, Academy Of Notre Dame, and Catholic Memorial.
The average tuition cost is $16,176, which is lower than the Massachusetts private high school average tuition cost of $40,983.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 30

Top Ranked Private High 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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Academy Of Notre Dame Photo
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 Photo
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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The Cambridge Matignon School Photo
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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Cardinal Spellman High School Photo
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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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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Lowell Catholic Photo
Lowell Catholic
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
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Malden Catholic High School Photo
Malden Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 36
Catholic
99 Crystal St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
(1)
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Map of Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-girls (Catholic)
1073 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
(1)
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Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo
Pope Francis Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
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Map of Sacred Heart Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: NS-12 | 755 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
329 Bishops Hwy
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
399 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-7511
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Map of St. Ann School
St. Ann School
Gr: K-9 | 299 students
Catholic
1 Saint Anns Rd
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 471-9071
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St. John Paul II School Photo
St. John Paul II School
Gr: 5-12 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
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St. John Paul Ii School Photo
St. John Paul Ii School
Gr: 5-12 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
Catholic
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
(1)
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St. John The Baptist School Photo
St. John The Baptist School
Gr: PK-9 | 213 students
Catholic
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
(1)
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Map of St. John's High School
St. John's High School
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
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St. Marys High School Photo
St. Marys High School
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
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Map of St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students
Catholic
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
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Ursuline Academy Photo
Ursuline Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15
All-girls (Catholic)
85 Lowder St
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-6161
(7)
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Notre Dame Academy Photo
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-girls (Catholic)
425 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 757-6200
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Map of Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center
Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center
Gr: NS-12 | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
251 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2290
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Trivium School Photo
Trivium School
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts include Austin Preparatory School, Academy Of Notre Dame, and Catholic Memorial.
How many private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Massachusetts?
30 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $16,176, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $40,983.
How diverse are private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 28%.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
30
Private Schools
14,169
Students
$16,176
Avg. Tuition
25%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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