For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 334 students in Roslindale, MA (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,042 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Roslindale, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
25% of private schools in Roslindale, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Roslindale, MA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beacon Academy Inc
Alternative School
814 S St
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 423-2266
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 423-2266
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students
Little People's Playhouse Ii
Daycare / Preschool
32 S Fairview Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-6144
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-6144
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
1035 Canterbury Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-2500
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-2500
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Village Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
25 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-5141
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-5141
Gr: NS-PK | 87 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Roslindale, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Clare High School (Closed 2000)
All-girls (Catholic)
190 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-0966
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-0966
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Roslindale, MA?
4 private schools are located in Roslindale, MA.
What percentage of students in Roslindale go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Roslindale are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Roslindale?
25% of private schools in Roslindale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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