For the 2025 school year, there are 165 nonsectarian private high schools in Massachusetts. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Massachusetts.
The top ranked nonsectarian private high schools in Massachusetts include Middlesex School, The Governors Academy, and Tabor Academy.
Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private High Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buxton School![Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!]( "Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!")
Special Program Emphasis
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
151 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Milestones Day School![Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School]( "Milestones Day School Photo - Milestones Day School")
Special Education School
410 Totten Pond Road
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 895-3200
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Grades: 6-12
| 412 students
100 Summit Drive, Suite 200
Burlington, MA 01803
(877) 673-8893
Burlington, MA 01803
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
New England Innovation Academy![New England Innovation Academy Photo]( "New England Innovation Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Winchester, MA 01890
(781) 729-3489
Grades: K-9
| 124 students
791 Hammond St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 738-2725
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 738-2725
Grades: 6-12
| 490 students
Belmont Hill School![Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.]( "Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.")
All-boys
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4410
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4410
Grades: 7-12
| 471 students
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Beverly School For The Deaf
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
Grades: PK-12
| 404 students
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Grades: PK-12
| 522 students
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Grades: PK-12
| 1,048 students
50 Osterville West Barnstable Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-5400
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-5400
Grades: K-12
| 276 students
25 Baker Bridge Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Lincoln, MA 01773
(781) 259-8342
Grades: 1-9
| 447 students
Cats Academy![Cats Academy Photo]( "Cats Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Grades: 8-12
| 327 students
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Grades: 7-12
| 200 students
Cotting School
Special Education School
453 Concord Ave
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
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