Catholic Memorial Photo - Middle schoolers work together during their start of school retreat.

Best West Roxbury Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 907 students in West Roxbury, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in West Roxbury, MA include Catholic Memorial and The Roxbury Latin School.
The average acceptance rate is 39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
50% of private high schools in West Roxbury, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked West Roxbury Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Catholic Memorial
Catholic Memorial Photo - Middle schoolers work together during their start of school retreat.
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 469-8000
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
The Roxbury Latin School
The Roxbury Latin School Photo - En route à pied to Mont Saint-Michel, 10th graders have the opportunity to participate in French or Spanish immersion during the month of June.
All-boys
101 Saint Theresa Avenue
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 477-6316
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (West Roxbury)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
907 Students
57,316 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
109 Teachers
8,497 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
70%
Average Class Size
16 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,800
$40,544
Average % on Financial Aid
51%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,005
$28,121
Average Acceptance Rate
39%
62%
Average Endowment Size
$212 million
$112.5 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
181 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
19%
7%
# White Students
664 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
72%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
35 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
20 Students
7,492 Students
% of Others Students
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in West Roxbury, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in West Roxbury, MA include Catholic Memorial and The Roxbury Latin School.
How many private high schools are located in West Roxbury?
2 private high schools are located in West Roxbury.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in West Roxbury?
50% of private high schools in West Roxbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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