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Worcester Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 1,354 students in Worcester, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 63%.
33% of private high schools in Worcester, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,354
  • Average Tuition: $41,161
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 46%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Worcester, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,354
  • Average Tuition: $41,161
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 46%
  • Average Class Size: 13 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Worcester, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Worcester Private High Schools (2026-27)

Bancroft School Photo
Bancroft School
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
(4)
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Map of St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students
Catholic
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
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Worcester Academy Photo
Worcester Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
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Map of Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction School
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction School
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Special Education School
345 Greenwood St A
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
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Notre Dame Academy Photo
Notre Dame Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-girls (Catholic)
425 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 757-6200
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Summit Academy School For Alternative Learners Photo
Summit Academy School For Alternative Learners
Gr: 2-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
15 Jamesbury Dr
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 751-8500
(1)
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Worcester, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of G Stanley Hall School
G Stanley Hall School
Gr: 4-5 | 3 students
Special Education School
41 Randolph Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-5060
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Map of St. Leo Elementary School
St. Leo Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
120 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(978) 537-1007
(1)
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Map of St. Peter-marian Catholic Junior Senior High School
St. Peter-marian Catholic Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 503 students
Catholic
781 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
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Worcester, MA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,354
Students
$41,161
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Worcester)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
261 Schools
# Students
1,354 Students
56,915 Students
% Students of Color
27%
28%
0.54
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
127 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# 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
0 Students
35 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
252 Students
7,368 Students
% of Others Students
14%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
242 Teachers
8,583 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
72%
Average Class Size
13 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
17 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,161
$40,983
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,825
$28,912
Average Endowment Size
$60 million
$121.52 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
63%
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, Bancroft School, and Worcester Academy.
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 lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 28%.
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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