The average private high school in Massachusetts has 225 students (2025).
The largest private high school in Massachusetts is St. John's Preparatory School with 1,477 students.
School Size Range: 466
1,477
Avg. School Size: 707
Largest Massachusetts Private High Schools (2025)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Students: 1,477
Grades: 6-12
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1050
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1050
Rank: #22.
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Students: 1,181
Grades: 9-12
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Rank: #33.
Students: 1,154
Grades: 9-12
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Rank: #44.
Bishop Feehan
(Catholic)
Students: 1,093
Grades: 9-12
70 Holcott Dr
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 226-6223
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 226-6223
Rank: #55.
Students: 1,043
Grades: PK-12
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Rank: #66.
Students: 1,027
Grades: NS-12
20 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
Rank: #88.
Students: 931
Grades: 7-12
800 Clapboardtree St
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-6392
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-6392
Rank: #99.
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Students: 872
Grades: 9-12
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Rank: #1010.
Students: 813
Grades: 6-12
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Rank: #1111.
Students: 762
Grades: 9-12
99 Crystal St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Rank: #1212.
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
Students: 755
Grades: NS-12
329 Bishops Hwy
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Rank: #1313.
Students: 686
Grades: 5-12
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Rank: #1414.
Students: 651
Grades: 9-12
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Rank: #1515.
Students: 648
Grades: 7-12
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
Rank: #1616.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Students: 640
Grades: PK-12
399 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-7511
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-7511
Rank: #1717.
Students: 630
Grades: 9-12
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Rank: #1818.
Students: 620
Grades: 7-12
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Rank: #1919.
Catholic Memorial![Catholic Memorial Photo - Middle schoolers work together during their start of school retreat.]( "Catholic Memorial Photo - Middle schoolers work together during their start of school retreat.")
All-boys (Catholic)
Students: 597
Grades: 7-12
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
Rank: #2020.
Students: 562
Grades: NS-12
279 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Rank: #2121.
The Fessenden School![The Fessenden School Photo]( "The Fessenden School Photo")
All-boys
Students: 541
Grades: PK-9
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Students: 540
Grades: NS-12
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Students: 540
Grades: 7-12
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Rank: #2424.
Bishop Stang High School![Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.]( "Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.")
(Catholic)
Students: 528
Grades: 9-12
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
Rank: #2525.
Students: 522
Grades: PK-12
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Rank: #2626.
Students: 519
Grades: 6-12
333 Winter St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Rank: #2727.
St. Marys High School![St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.]( "St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.")
(Catholic)
Students: 517
Grades: 6-12
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Rank: #2828.
Students: 508
Grades: 9-12
246 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Rank: #2929.
Students: 502
Grades: 6-12
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Students: 490
Grades: 6-12
791 Hammond St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 738-2725
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 738-2725
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Students: 490
Grades: 7-12
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3231
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3231
Rank: #3232.
Students: 478
Grades: 9-12
738 Court St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Belmont Hill School![Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.]( "Belmont Hill School Photo - Belmont Hill School campus located in Belmont, MA.")
All-boys
Students: 471
Grades: 7-12
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 993-5220
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Winsor School![Winsor School Photo]( "Winsor School Photo")
All-girls
Students: 471
Grades: 5-12
103 Pilgrim Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Rank: #3535.
Bishop Fenwick High School![Bishop Fenwick High School Photo]( "Bishop Fenwick High School Photo")
(Catholic)
Students: 466
Grades: 9-12
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Show 100 more private schools in MA (out of 254 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average private high schools student size?
The Massachusetts average private high schools student size is 225 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with the largest student size in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private high schools in Massachusetts include St. John's Preparatory School, Central Catholic High School and Phillips Academy Andover.
Recent Articles
7 Ways Kids Can Avoid Summer Brain Drain
The summer "Brain Drain," also known as the "Summer Slide" is a term commonly used by educators and parents alike to describe the learning loss that takes place for many students during summer months. We polled the experts and found the 7 best ways parents and kids can combat the problem head on.
What's Being Taught?
This article examines the academic offerings in American private high schools, discussing graduation requirements, college preparation, accreditation, and advanced programs like AP and IB. It emphasizes the importance of understanding a school's curriculum when choosing the right educational environment for a child.
Waldorf Schools
Waldorf schools offer a well thought out approach to K-12 education.
