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Best Massachusetts Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 33 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 4,830 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Massachusetts include Landmark High School, Lexington Christian Academy, and St. John The Evangelist School.
The average tuition cost is $34,321, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.
27% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 33

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 33

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in Massachusetts (2026-27)

Buxton School Photo
Buxton School
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 12
Specialized Curriculum
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 339-3727
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Cambridge Montessori School Photo
Cambridge Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
(6)
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Coyle & Cassidy High School & Middle School Photo
Coyle & Cassidy High School & Middle School
Gr: 5-12 | 275 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
2 Hamilton St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
(4)
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Map of Fall River Deaconess Home School
Fall River Deaconess Home School
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students
All-girls | Special Education School
259 Prospect Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-4847
(1)
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Landmark High School Photo
Landmark High School
Gr: 2-12 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3010
(2)
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Lexington Christian Academy Photo
Lexington Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
48 Bartlett Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 457-6000
(7)
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Map of St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: NS-8 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
696 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
(1)
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St. Marys High School Photo
St. Marys High School
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
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Map of Saint Patrick School And Education Center
Saint Patrick School And Education Center
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
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Schechter Boston Photo
Schechter Boston
Gr: NS-8 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Jewish
60 Stein Circle
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 928-9100
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Map of Anchor Academy
Anchor Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
49 Plymouth St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-0131
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Map of Bard Academy At Simons Rock
Bard Academy At Simons Rock
Gr: 9-10 | 50 students
84 Alford Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
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Map of Berkshire Waldorf School
Berkshire Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 206 students
Waldorf School
35 W Plain Rd
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-4015
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Map of Center School
Center School
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
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Map of Chicopee Child Dev. Center
Chicopee Child Dev. Center
Gr: PK | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
989 James Street
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-3942
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Map of The Common School
The Common School
Gr: PK-6 | 113 students
Alternative School
521 S. Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-8989
(1)
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Map of Evergreen Center
Evergreen Center
Gr: 4-12 | 92 students
Special Education School
345 Fortune Blvd
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-2631
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Map of Grove Hall Child Development Center
Grove Hall Child Development Center
Gr: K | 116 students
Daycare / Preschool
1295 Blue Hill Ave
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 298-8190
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Map of High Road School Of Ma
High Road School Of Ma
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
450 Pleasant St
East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508) 232-3005
(1)
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Map of Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
Hillcrest Educational Center - Brookside
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
788 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 637-2834
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Massachusetts include Landmark High School, Lexington Christian Academy, and St. John The Evangelist School.
How many private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Massachusetts?
33 private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $34,321, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.
How diverse are private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are approximately 31% minority students, which is same as the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
27% of private schools belonging to State or regional independent school association in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
33
Private Schools
4,830
Students
$34,321
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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