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Massachusetts Private Elementary Schools By Tuition Cost

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The average private elementary school tuition in Massachusetts is $24,803 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school with the lowest tuition is St. Michael School, with a tuition of $3,150.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 269
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,150–$4,700
MA School Avg.: $24,802
National School Avg.: $10,506

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 269
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $3,150–$4,700
MA School Avg.: $24,802
National School Avg.: $10,506

Massachusetts Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +38.6% (+$6,906 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Massachusetts (MA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$14,043	$24,810	▲ +$940	▲ +3.9%
2024	$13,682	$23,870	▲ +$1,191	▲ +5.3%
2023	$13,130	$22,679	▲ +$1,024	▲ +4.7%
2022	$12,589	$21,655	▲ +$729	▲ +3.5%
2021	$12,335	$20,926	▲ +$645	▲ +3.2%
2020	$12,023	$20,281	▲ +$655	▲ +3.3%
2019	$11,773	$19,626	▲ +$475	▲ +2.5%
2018	$11,504	$19,151	▲ +$290	▲ +1.5%
2017	$11,214	$18,861	▲ +$957	▲ +5.3%
2016	$10,830	$17,904	▲ +$477	▲ +2.7%
2015	$10,424	$17,427	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Tuition Cost Range: $3,150 $5,500 Avg. Tuition Cost: $4,599

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average private elementary schools tuition?

The Massachusetts average private elementary schools tuition is $26,631 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the lowest tuition cost in Massachusetts?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Massachusetts include St. Michael School, St. Stanislaus School and Holy Name School.

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