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 High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 1,627 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The top ranked private high 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 70%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 54%.
38% of private high schools in Barnstable County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Barnstable County Private High 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)
120 High School Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6336
Grades: 5-12
| 424 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
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
Latham School
Special Education School
1646 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
(774) 353-9255
Grades: 4-12
| 44 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
979 Mary Dunn Rd
Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 790-0114
Grades: PK-12
| 188 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 high schools in Barnstable County, MA?
The top ranked private high schools in Barnstable County, MA include St. John Paul Ii School, Cape Cod Academy, and St. John Paul II School.
How many private high schools are located in Barnstable County?
8 private high schools are located in Barnstable County.
How diverse are private high schools in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County private high schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Barnstable County?
38% of private high schools in Barnstable County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private high schools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Barnstable County include: Falmouth Academy vs. Cape Cod Academy, Latham School vs. Riverview School Inc, Cape Cod Academy vs. Falmouth Academy

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