For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 334 students in Roslindale, MA (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,651 public students). 17% 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 (2026)
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
Overview
This Town (Roslindale)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
334 Students
126,957 Students
% Average Students of Color
90%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
33 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,000
$26,443
Average Summer Program Cost
$750
$2,735
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
36%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
71%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
6%
# Black Students
115 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
34%
7%
# White Students
19 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
6%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
140 Students
33,480 Students
% of Others Students
42%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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