For the 2026 school year, there are 278 religiously affiliated private schools serving 64,609 students in Massachusetts (33% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $14,093, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,689.
Top-Ranked Massachusetts Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
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