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Best Massachusetts Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 8,254 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts include Groton School, Dana Hall School, and Tabor Academy.
The average tuition cost is $64,341, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,559.
15% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts (2026-27)

Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School Photo
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School
Gr: 8-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 26
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
(1)
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Fay School Photo
Fay School
Gr: K-9
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 14
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
(9)
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Middlesex School Photo
Middlesex School
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 71
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
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Miss Hall's School Photo
Miss Hall's School
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 55
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
(11)
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The Newman School Photo
The Newman School
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
(4)
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Tabor Academy Photo
Tabor Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 72
246 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
(7)
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Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 412 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 36
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
(4)
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Applewild School Photo
Applewild School
Gr: NS-9 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
(5)
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The Bement School Photo
The Bement School
Gr: K-9 | 224 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
(15)
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Brooks School Photo
Brooks School
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 28
Episcopal
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
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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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Map of Cushing Academy
Cushing Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 20
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
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Dana Hall School Photo
Dana Hall School
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 36
All-girls
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
(1)
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The Fessenden School Photo
The Fessenden School
Gr: PK-9 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
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The Governors Academy Photo
The Governors Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 17
1 Elm St
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
(1)
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Groton School Photo
Groton School
Gr: 8-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 14
Episcopal
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
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Hillside School Photo
Hillside School
Gr: K-9 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 8
All-boys
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
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Lawrence Academy Photo
Lawrence Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 32
26 Powderhouse Rd
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
(1)
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The Macduffie School Photo
The Macduffie School
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 20
66 School St
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
(2)
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Milton Academy Photo
Milton Academy
Gr: K-12 | 1,020 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 56
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
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St. Mark's School Photo
St. Mark's School
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 74
Episcopal
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
(2)
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The Williston Northampton School Photo
The Williston Northampton School
Gr: 7-12 | 490 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 23 | Extracurriculars: 24
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3231
(1)
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The Winchendon School Photo
The Winchendon School
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
(3)
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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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Eagle Hill School Photo
Eagle Hill School
Gr: 8-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
242 Old Petersham Rd
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 497-9208
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Map of The Sunroom Montessori School
The Sunroom Montessori School
Gr: K | 7 students
Montessori School (Christian)
233 Old County Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 468-0799
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts include Groton School, Dana Hall School, and Tabor Academy.
How many private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Massachusetts?
26 private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $64,341, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,559.
How diverse are private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are approximately 31% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
15% of private schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Christian).
26
Private Schools
8,254
Students
$64,341
Avg. Tuition
31%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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