Fay School Photo - Fay School is located on a 66-acre campus 25 miles from Boston in Southborough, Massachusetts, and is the oldest junior boarding school in the United States. Fay currently serves students in Kindergarten through grade nine, with an optional boarding program starting in grade seven.

Best Southborough Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 608 students in Southborough, MA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,304 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Southborough, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Southborough, MA include St. Mark's School and Fay School.
The average acceptance rate is 29%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
33% of private schools in Southborough, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Top Ranked Southborough Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fay School
Fay School Photo - Fay School is located on a 66-acre campus 25 miles from Boston in Southborough, Massachusetts, and is the oldest junior boarding school in the United States. Fay currently serves students in Kindergarten through grade nine, with an optional boarding program starting in grade seven.
(9)
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
St. Mark's School
St. Mark's School Photo - St. Mark's School
(Episcopal)
(2)
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
The New England Center For Children
Special Education School
33 Turnpike Rd
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 481-1015
Grades: Inquire with school
| 231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Southborough, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Southborough, MA include St. Mark's School and Fay School.
How many private schools are located in Southborough?
3 private schools are located in Southborough.
What percentage of students in Southborough go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Southborough are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Southborough?
33% of private schools in Southborough are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

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