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Roslindale Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 334 students in Roslindale, MA, 17% of all K-12 students in Roslindale, MA are educated in private schools versus public 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 73%.
25% of private schools in Roslindale, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Roslindale, MA (2026-27)

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Beacon Academy Inc
Gr: Inquire with school | 19 students
Alternative School
814 S St
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 423-2266
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Little People's Playhouse Ii
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
32 S Fairview Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-6144
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Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1035 Canterbury Street
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-2500
(5)
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Village Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 87 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
25 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-5141
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Roslindale, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

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St. Clare High School
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students
All-girls (Catholic)
190 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-0966
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Roslindale, MA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
334
Students
$9,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
90%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Roslindale)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
334 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
90%
32%
0.68
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
6%
# Black Students
115 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
34%
7%
# White Students
19 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
6%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
140 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
42%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,000
$26,631
Average Summer Program Cost
$750
$2,802
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

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?
17% 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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