The average private high school acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 54% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Massachusetts is Dearborn Academy, with an acceptance rate of 8%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 8%
60%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 35%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Massachusetts (2025)
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: 13%
Grades: 9-12
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: K-12
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 16%
Grades: 9-12
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 9-12
1 Elm St
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: 7-12
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Brooks School![Brooks School Photo]( "Brooks School Photo")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: 9-12
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: 9-12
26 Powderhouse Rd
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: 9-12
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 5-12
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 6-12
333 Winter St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: 9-12
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
Rank: #2121.
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: 9-12
66 Spring Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 5-12
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Rank: #2323.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 5-12
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Rank: #2424.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: K-9
94 Old Main St
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-7061
Rank: #2525.
Acceptance Rate: 47%
Grades: 9-12
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5085
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5085
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
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: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
125 Kettle Hole Rd
Eastham, MA 02642
(888) 679-1194
Eastham, MA 02642
(888) 679-1194
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
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: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 6-12
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: 6-12
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 7-12
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0804
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Massachusetts average private high schools acceptance rate is 54% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private high schools in Massachusetts include Dearborn Academy, Groton School and Phillips Academy Andover.
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