Worcester Academy Photo - On overhead of our historic campus in the city of Worcester, MA.

Best Worcester Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 1,354 students in Worcester, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Worcester, MA include St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School, Worcester Academy, and Bancroft School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
33% of private high schools in Worcester, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Worcester Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bancroft School
Bancroft School Photo
(4)
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students
Worcester Academy
Worcester Academy Photo - On overhead of our historic campus in the city of Worcester, MA.
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction School
Special Education School
345 Greenwood St A
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
425 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 757-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summit Academy School For Alternative Learners
Summit Academy School For Alternative Learners Photo - Small group instruction with qualified special education teachers.
Special Education School
(1)
15 Jamesbury Dr
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 751-8500
Gr: 2-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
G Stanley Hall School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
41 Randolph Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-5060
Gr: 4-5 | 3 students
120 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(978) 537-1007
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
781 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 503 students

Overview

This Town (Worcester)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,354 Students
57,306 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
242 Teachers
8,497 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
70%
Average Class Size
13 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,986
$40,544
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$23,000
$28,121
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
62%
Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$112.5 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
145 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
111 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
1,217 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
66%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
252 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Worcester, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Worcester, MA include St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School, Worcester Academy, and Bancroft School.
How many private high schools are located in Worcester?
6 private high schools are located in Worcester.
How diverse are private high schools in Worcester?
Worcester private high schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is same as the Massachusetts private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Worcester?
33% of private high schools in Worcester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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