For the 2025 school year, there are 861 private schools serving 127,468 students in Massachusetts (there are 1,837 public schools, serving 916,334 students). 12% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $24,891 for elementary schools and $40,968 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Middlesex School, The Rivers School, and Groton School.
The average acceptance rate is 69% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 29% and the student:teacher ratio is 8:1.
Top Ranked Massachusetts Private Schools by County (2025)
Popular neighborhoods: Back Bay (5 schools), Beacon Hill (4 schools), The Acre (4 schools), Sixteen Acres (4 schools), Nonantum (3 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Middlesex School, The Rivers School, and Groton School.
How many private schools are located in Massachusetts?
There are 861 private schools are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools cost in Massachusetts?
The average private school tuition in Massachusetts is $24,891 for elementary schools and $40,968 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Massachusetts?
Approximately 29% of students in Massachusetts private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Massachusetts go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
Which private schools in Massachusetts are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Massachusetts include: Next Generation Children's Center Franklin vs. Franklin KinderCare, The Kendall School vs. Belmont Day School, Franklin KinderCare vs. Next Generation Children's Center Franklin
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