Riverview School Inc Photo - An aerial view of our campus located in East Sandwich, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. The beaches along Cape Cod Bay are a short walk from campus.

Top 3 Best Barnstable County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,510 students in Barnstable County, MA (there are 51 public schools, serving 23,014 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Barnstable County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Barnstable County, MA include St. John Paul Ii School, Cape Cod Academy, and St. John Paul II School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 69%.
35% of private schools in Barnstable County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Barnstable County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cape Cod Academy
Cape Cod Academy Photo - Science Center's Foucault Pendulum at Cape Cod Academy
(3)
50 Osterville West Barnstable Road
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-5400
Grades: K-12
| 276 students
St. John Paul Ii School
St. John Paul Ii School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Grades: 5-12
| 367 students
St. John Paul II School
St. John Paul II School Photo
(Catholic)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Grades: 5-12
| 424 students
Bridgeview Montessori School
Bridgeview Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
885 Sandwich Rd
Sagamore, MA 02561
(508) 888-3567
Grades: NS-6
| 75 students
Fair Acres Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
35 Fair Acres Dr
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-3288
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
270 Communication Way Unit 3
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-5350
Grades: PK-4
| 31 students
Falmouth Academy
Falmouth Academy Photo - Harnessing the power of inspired learning in a world-renowned scientific and vibrant artistic community, Falmouth Academy emboldens each student to take creative and intellectual risks to confidently engage the challenges of our times.
7 Highfield Dr.
Falmouth, MA 02540
(508) 457-9696
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
3570 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-6555
Grades: PK-K
| 69 students
The Hundred Acre School Heritage Museums And Gardens
Special Program Emphasis
67 Grove St
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 564-1430
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Latham School
Special Education School
1646 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
(774) 353-9255
Grades: 4-12
| 44 students
The Laurel School
Alternative School
(2)
1436 Long Pond Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Little Kids Inc
Daycare / Preschool
590 North Falmouth Hwy.
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-7236
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Montessori Academy-cape Cod
Montessori School
(1)
81 Chester St
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-9010
Grades: PK-K
| 14 students
Montessori Schools Of Sandwich
Montessori School
284 Cotuit Rd
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-4222
Grades: NS-6
| 91 students
125 Kettle Hole Rd
Eastham, MA 02642
(888) 679-1194
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Riverview School Inc
Riverview School Inc Photo - Our summer program ends with a cruise along the Cape Cod Canal for some students.
Special Education School
551 Route 6A
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 888-0489
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
321 Wood Road
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-6112
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
The Sunroom Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
233 Old County Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 468-0799
Grades: K
| 7 students
979 Mary Dunn Rd
Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 790-0114
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
West Parish Family School
West Parish Family School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2049 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149 and Exit 5
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4967
Grades: NS
| 88 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Barnstable County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
465 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-8104
Grades: PK-1
| 38 students
2736 Falmouth Road Osterville,
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-9178
Grades: 1-3
| 7 students
536 Macarthur Blvd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 563-3400
Grades: PK-1
| 79 students
245 Route 28
West Harwich, MA 02671
(508) 432-8216
Grades: NS-5
| 75 students
17 Nells Way
Orleans, MA 02653
(774) 801-2287
Grades: PK-K
| 29 students
Penikese Island School (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Special Education School
565 Woods Hole Rd
Woods Hole, MA 02543
(508) 548-7276
Grades: 8-10
| 6 students
143 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-2213
Grades: PK-4
| 59 students
140 Old Oyster Rd
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 420-1005
Grades: PK-7
| 116 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Barnstable County, MA include St. John Paul Ii School, Cape Cod Academy, and St. John Paul II School.
How many private schools are located in Barnstable County?
20 private schools are located in Barnstable County.
How diverse are private schools in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Barnstable County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Barnstable County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Barnstable County?
35% of private schools in Barnstable County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?

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