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For the 2021 school year, there are 36 top private schools in Massachusetts belonging to the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), serving 16,952 students.
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is a professional membership organization that provides leadership, direction and service to fulfill the evangelizing, catechizing and teaching mission of the Church. NCEA is the largest private professional education organization in the world, representing 200,000 Catholic educators serving 7.6 million students in Catholic elementary and secondary schools, in religious education programs, in seminaries and in colleges and universities.
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Top National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Private High Schools (2021)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Academy Of Notre Dame
    Academy Of Notre Dame Photo - Academy of Notre Dame Tyngsboro
    (Roman Catholic)
    (8)
     180 Middlesex Road
    Tyngsboro, MA 01879
    (978) 649-7611
    Grades: NS-12 | 431 students
  • Archbishop Williams High School
    Archbishop Williams High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     40 Independence Ave
    Braintree, MA 02184
    (781) 535-6267
    Grades: 7-12 | 616 students
  • Arlington Catholic High School
    Arlington Catholic High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     16 Medford St
    Arlington, MA 02474
    (781) 646-7770
    Grades: 9-12 | 611 students
  • Austin Preparatory School
    Austin Preparatory School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (6)
     101 Willow St.
    Reading, MA 01867
    (781) 944-4900
    Grades: 6-12 | 735 students
  • Bishop Fenwick High School
    (Roman Catholic)
     99 Margin St
    Peabody, MA 01960
    (978) 587-8300
    Grades: 9-12 | 582 students
  • Bishop Stang High School
    Bishop Stang High School Photo - The 2016-17 Basketball Season was one of the most exciting in school history. Our entire school community enjoyed the amazing run of the Varsity Boys Basketball Team as they captured the State Championship Title.
    (Roman Catholic)
     500 Slocum Road
    North Dartmouth, MA 02747
    (508) 996-5602
    Grades: 9-12 | 531 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.
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     150 William T Morrissey Blvd
    Dorchester, MA 02125
    (617) 474-5010
    Grades: 7-12 | 1,539 students
  • The Cambridge Matignon School
    The Cambridge Matignon School Photo - This February, Matignon and Arlington High School had an amazing opportunity to visit one of the worldâ's most beautiful cities, London, England! Not only did we have so much fun, we also learned a great deal of British history. We saw many famous sights throughout London, took many incredible excursions, ate at culturally diverse restaurants, and saw three spectacular theatre productions. I have always had an obsession with London and seeing these places and hearing the history was very exciting. Seeing the famous sites that I have only seen in movies and books was surreal. None of us could stop snapping pictures. Big Ben, Parliament, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge were larger than life. We also visited Kensington Palace where Princess Diana lived, the Tower of London which houses the crowned jewels, Saint Paulâ's Cathedral, Prince Albert Memorial, and Trafalgar Square. Besides its famous lions and Lord Nelsonâ's column, Trafalgar Square has a statute of George Washington. I found it interesting that because George Washington had vowed to never step on English soil again, the statute was placed on soil shipped from Mount Vernon in order to honor his wish. We also visited the British Museum that houses the Rosetta Stone, the key to deciphering hieroglyphics, as well as the Tate Modern containing many unique pieces of modern art. And of course we shopped at Harrods, one of the largest department stores in the world! Harrods has everything from top designers to a spectacular food emporium carrying everything from fresh meats and seafood to fine teas, chocolates, and desserts. Our trip would not have been complete without a ride on the London Eye, a huge ferris wheel-like structure with glass observation rooms and an incredible view of London. Even learning how to navigate through the London Tube (subway) system was fun as there were constant reminders to âœmind the gapâ" between the train and the platform. That phrase is so popular that some of us even purchased âœmind the gapâ" tee shirts. *Excursions* Our motor coach excursions out of London took us to Windsor Castle where the Queen resides when she is not at Buckingham Palace. I saw someone walking a corgi on the castle grounds. Who knows, it might have been the Queenâ's royal pooch. We also visited the mysterious, 5,000 year old Stonehenge. Although no one knows for sure, some believe that it may have been a religious temple, an astronomical clock, or a Bronze Age burial ground. Along with Stonehenge, we explored Bath, a beautiful city dating back to the first century AD when it was built by the Romans. The Romans built baths using the only thermal springs that exist in the UK. Stratford Upon-Avon was yet another charming town. We visited William Shakespeareâ's home and the cottage of his wife, Anne Hathaway. One of my favorite places we toured was Oxford University, one of the oldest universities in the world. Did you know that you could earn an undergraduate degree at Oxford in only 3 years? Thereafter, you can obtain your Masterâ's by just paying a fee of about $50 a year! What a great deal if you are lucky enough to get in. Among its famous graduates are Bill Clinton and C. S. Lewis, the author of the Chronicles of Narnia. The benefit to having tour guides is that you learn the history behind all the places you visit. I will never forget the story of King Henry VIIIâ's six wives and what happened to them with the trick our tour guide taught us; divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. I have been studying medieval history and Shakespeare this year and it was really cool to connect what I have learned to places that I have seen. We also learned some cool fun facts. Have you ever heard the expression âœsaved by the bellâ"? Well, it originated hundreds of years ago when people were accidentally buried alive. To solve the problem, a string would be tied to the finger of the deceased. A bell would be on the end above ground and if the person was still alive, he/she would move their finger and be well, saved by the bell. If you are a Harry Potter fan like I am, you would have enjoyed walking over Millennium Bridge that was destroyed by death eaters in the fifth movie, seeing the front of the building that was used as Gringotts Bank, and seeing the building in Oxford where the famous Great Hall dining scenes were filmed. Each night we dined at different restaurants. We were exposed to many different cuisines from Turkish to French to traditional English food like fish and chips. We even ate at a restaurant called Wagamama, which serves noodles and other Asian food. The only ones in the United States are found right here in Massachusetts. Some of us just could not resist a burger at the world famous original Hard Rock Café. Although some of us were a bit picky, it was cool to try new types of food from all over the world. *Theatre* One of the major highlights of our trip was going to the theatre. We saw three amazing plays: Sister Act, The 39 Steps, and Wicked. They were definitely very memorable, and we all really enjoyed them. We also had a tour of the Theatre Royal at Drury Lane, the oldest theatre in the world and were the Queen attends plays. Apparently, the theatre is haunted and several people claim that they have seen a ghost walking through one of the walls. When the wall was torn open a few years ago, a manâ's skeleton was found inside. To complete our theatre education, we attended a workshop at Shakespeareâ's Globe Theatre. There we learned about plays during the time of Shakespeare. *Appreciation* One of the nice things about school trips is that everyone really gets a chance to know each other better and make new friends. Our chaperones, including Mrs. Dâ'Angelo, Ms. Foley, and Ms. Rad were really great. I especially want to thank Ms. Rad for putting this fun and educational trip together. It was nice spending time with everyone in a non-school setting. Overall, I think I speak for my classmates when I say that we all had a blast in London. It was an amazing experience and I wish we could do it all over again. Article written by Julia Capano (Class of 2013)
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     1 Matignon Road
    Cambridge, MA 02140
    (617) 876-1212
    Grades: 9-12 | 462 students
  • Cardinal Spellman High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     738 Court St
    Brockton, MA 02302
    (508) 583-6875
    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.
    (Christian)
     74 Union Park St
    Boston, MA 02118
    (617) 542-2325
    Grades: 7-12 | 273 students
  • Catholic Memorial
    Catholic Memorial Photo
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     235 Baker St
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
    (617) 469-8000
    Grades: 7-12 | 633 students
  • Central Catholic High School
    (Roman Catholic)
     300 Hampshire St
    Lawrence, MA 01841
    (978) 682-0260
    Grades: 9-12 | 1,316 students
  • Coyle & Cassidy High School and Middle School
    Coyle & Cassidy High School and Middle School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     2 Hamilton St
    Taunton, MA 02780
    (508) 823-6164
    Grades: 5-12 | 486 students
  • Cristo Rey Boston High School
    Special Program Emphasis (Roman Catholic)
     100 Savin Hill Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02125
    (617) 825-2580
    Grades: 9-12 | 335 students
  • Holy Name High School
    (Roman Catholic)
     144 Granite St
    Worcester, MA 01604
    (508) 753-6371
    Grades: 7-12 | 615 students
  • Lowell Catholic
    Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.
    (Roman Catholic)
     530 Stevens St
    Lowell, MA 01851
    (978) 452-1794
    Grades: 9-12 | 390 students
  • Malden Catholic High School
    Malden Catholic High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     99 Crystal St
    Malden, MA 02148
    (781) 475-5308
    Grades: 9-12 | 556 students
  • Mt. Alvernia High School
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     790 Centre St
    Newton, MA 02458
    (617) 969-2260
    Grades: 7-12 | 220 students
  • Notre Dame Academy
    Notre Dame Academy Photo
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     425 Salisbury Street
    Worcester, MA 01609
    (508) 757-6200
    Grades: 7-12 | 201 students
  • Notre Dame Academy
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     1073 Main Street
    Hingham, MA 02043
    (781) 749-5930
    Grades: 7-12 | 410 students
  • Notre Dame Preparatory School
    (Roman Catholic)
     171 South St
    Fitchburg, MA 01420
    (978) 343-7635
    Grades: 5-12 | 27 students
  • Pope Francis High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     134 Springfield St
    Chicopee, MA 01013
    (413) 331-2480
    Grades: 9-12 | 301 students
  • Pope Francis Preparatory School
    Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!
    (Roman Catholic)
     99 Wendover Road
    Springfield, MA 01118
    (833) 999-7673
    Grades: 9-12 | 366 students
  • Pope John Xxiii High School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     888 Broadway
    Everett, MA 02149
    (617) 389-0240
    Grades: 7-12 | 341 students
  • Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center
    Daycare / Preschool (Roman Catholic)
     251 Bishops Highway
    Kingston, MA 02364
    (781) 585-2290
    Grades: NS-12 | 110 students
  • Sacred Heart Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
     329 Bishops Hwy
    Kingston, MA 02364
    (781) 585-2114
    Grades: NS-12 | 755 students
  • St. Ann School
    (Roman Catholic)
     1 Saint Anns Rd
    Quincy, MA 02170
    (617) 471-9071
    Grades: K-9 | 299 students
  • St. Bernards C.c.h.s.
    (Roman Catholic)
    (2)
     45 Harvard St
    Fitchburg, MA 01420
    (978) 342-3212
    Grades: 9-12 | 154 students
  • St. John Paul II High School
    St. John Paul II High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     120 High School Rd
    Hyannis, MA 02601
    (508) 862-6336
    Grades: 9-12 | 255 students
  • St. John's High School
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     378 Main St
    Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    (508) 842-8934
    Grades: 9-12 | 893 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.
    (Roman Catholic)
     35 Tremont St.
    Lynn, MA 01902
    (781) 586-2014
    Grades: 6-12 | 517 students
  • St. Marys Parish School
    (Roman Catholic)
     27 Bartlett St
    Westfield, MA 01085
    (413) 568-5692
    Grades: PK-12 | 290 students
  • St. Marys Schools
    (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     50 Richland St
    Worcester, MA 01610
    (508) 753-1170
    Grades: PK-12 | 199 students
  • St. Peter-marian Catholic Jr-sr High School
    (Roman Catholic)
     781 Grove St
    Worcester, MA 01605
    (508) 852-5555
    Grades: 7-12 | 550 students
  • Trivium School
    Trivium School Photo - The main building of the school
    (Roman Catholic)
     471 Langen Road
    Lancaster, MA 01523
    (978) 365-4795
    Grades: 7-12 | 85 students
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