The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 71% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Massachusetts is Dearborn Academy, with an acceptance rate of 8%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 8%
60%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 41%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Massachusetts (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 8%
Grades: 3-12
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Rank: #22.
Groton School![Groton School Photo - Groton Circle]( "Groton School Photo - Groton Circle")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Grades: 8-12
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: K-12
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-8
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Rank: #55.
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
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 7-12
350 Prospect Street
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4410
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-4410
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: 7-12
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Rank: #77.
Winsor School![Winsor School Photo]( "Winsor School Photo")
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 5-12
103 Pilgrim Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 5-12
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 6-12
333 Winter St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-6
78 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Rank: #1212.
League School for Autism![League School for Autism Photo]( "League School for Autism Photo")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: PK-12
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 5-12
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 5-12
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: K-9
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy![Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy Photo]( "Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 5-8
94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: NS-6
428 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
69 Grove St
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
64 Lamphor St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 2-8
167 Bridge Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3100
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3100
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
New England Innovation Academy![New England Innovation Academy Photo]( "New England Innovation Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
125 Kettle Hole Rd
Eastham, MA 02642
(888) 679-1194
Eastham, MA 02642
(888) 679-1194
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Seven Hills/stetson School![Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge]( "Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge")
All-boys | Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 4-12
455 South St
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Rank: #3030.
Riverview School Inc![Riverview School Inc Photo - Our summer program ends with a cruise along the Cape Cod Canal for some students.]( "Riverview School Inc Photo - Our summer program ends with a cruise along the Cape Cod Canal for some students.")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 56%
Grades: 6-12
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-0489
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-0489
Rank: #3131.
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: 6-12
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
739 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 773-1700
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 276-6087
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 276-6087
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Massachusetts average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 71% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Massachusetts include Dearborn Academy, Groton School and Milton Academy.
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