Best Suffolk County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 48 private elementary schools serving 10,879 students in Suffolk County, MA.
The average tuition cost is $20,891, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average tuition cost of $24,964.
55% of private elementary schools in Suffolk County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48
  • # Students Served: 10,879
  • Average Tuition: $20,891
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 50%
  • View Suffolk County, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 48
  • # Students Served: 10,879
  • Average Tuition: $20,891
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 50%
  • View Suffolk County, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Suffolk County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Catholic Memorial Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 469-8000
Kingsley Montessori School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14
Montessori School
26 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
(3)
The Newman School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
(4)
The Advent School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 20
Alternative School
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
(1)
Map of Berea Sda Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Sports: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
800 Morton St
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 436-8301
Boston College High School Photo
Gr: 7-8 | 315 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 19
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Boston Trinity Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
17 Hale St
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 364-3700
(4)
British International School Of Boston Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 12
Alternative School
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
(8)
Cathedral High School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Map of The Croft School: Jamaica Plain
Gr: NS-6 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
3815 Washington St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 837-6957
Map of The Croft School: South End
Gr: NS-2 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
1525 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(857) 990-6525
German International School Boston Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
57 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
(5)
Holy Name Parish School Photo
Gr: NS-6 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
535 W Roxbury Pkwy
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
(1)
The Learning Project Elementary School Photo
Gr: K-6 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
107 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-8427
Meridian Academy Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
(9)
Map of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help/mission Grammar School
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students
Catholic
94 Saint Alphonsus St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 442-2660
(1)
Map of Pallotta Day School
Gr: 2-8 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
1125 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5221
The Roxbury Latin School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys
101 Saint Theresa Avenue
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 477-6316
Saint Columbkille Partnership School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
25 Arlington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
(1)
Map of St. John Paul Ii Catholic Acad.-regional Office
Gr: PK-8 | 943 students
Catholic
2200 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 265-0019
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Suffolk County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Charlestown Catholic Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 188 students
Catholic
13 Tufts Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-0169
Map of East Boston Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 29 students
Montessori School
956 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-1295
Map of Gate Of Heaven Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students
Catholic
609 E 4th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-8431
Map of Holden School
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
8 Pearl Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-3940
Map of Hollow Reed School
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Daycare / Preschool
93 Sedgwick St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-4881
Map of The Joy Of Learning Montessori Institute
Gr: K | 52 students
Montessori School
533 Washington St
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0021
Map of Knight Childrens Center
Gr: 2-9 | 21 students
Special Education School
161 S Huntington Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 267-3700
Map of Malik Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 73 students
Islamic
100 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 868-2322
Map of Msgr. Ryan Memorial High School
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students
All-girls (Catholic)
11 Mayhew St.
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2818
Map of Nazareth Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
Daycare / Preschool
19 Saint Joseph Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-4040
Map of Our Lady Of The Presentation
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students
Catholic
634 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 782-8670
Map of St. Andrew The Apostle School
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students
Catholic
86 Wachusett St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-7733
Map of St. Anne School
Gr: K-8 | 143 students
Catholic
20 Como Road
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 361-3563
Map of St. Clare High School
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students
All-girls (Catholic)
190 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-0966
Map of St. Joseph Preparatory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students
Catholic
617 Cambridge St
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-8383
Map of St. Kevin Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 105 students
Catholic
516 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-3883
Map of St. Margaret School
Gr: 1-8 | 138 students
Catholic
790 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-5621
Map of St. Mary School
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
52 Boston Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-3766
St. Patrick School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
131 Mount Pleasant Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 427-3881
(3)
Map of St. Peter Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 179 students
Catholic
284 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 282-8573
Map of St. Rose School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
580 Broadway
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 884-2626
Map of Savio Preparatory High School
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students
Catholic
145 Byron Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-2710

Overview

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
49 Schools
# Students
10,879 Students
91,550 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,335 Teachers
11,919 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
68%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1347
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,891
$24,964
Average Summer Program Cost
$794
$2,946
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$20,267
$13,224
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$50.14 million
$53.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
417 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
908 Students
5,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
7%
# Black Students
2,456 Students
7,413 Students
% Black Students
23%
8%
# White Students
4,330 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
41%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
61 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
2,514 Students
20,106 Students
% of Others Students
24%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Suffolk County, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Suffolk County, MA include Winsor School, Saint Columbkille Partnership School, and Boston College High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Suffolk County?
48 private elementary schools are located in Suffolk County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Suffolk County?
The average tuition cost is $20,891, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $24,964.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County private elementary schools are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Suffolk County?
55% of private elementary schools in Suffolk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Suffolk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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