Espirito Santo Parochial School Photo - ESS students, steeped in traditions

Top 3 Best Fall River Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,448 students in Fall River, MA (there are 20 public schools, serving 13,695 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Fall River, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Fall River, MA include Espirito Santo Parochial School, Holy Trinity School, and St. Michael School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
58% of private schools in Fall River, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Fall River Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Espirito Santo Parochial School
Espirito Santo Parochial School Photo - ESS students, steeped in traditions
(Catholic)
(2)
143 Everett St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
Grades: NS-8
| 244 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
64 Lamphor St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
209 Essex St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-0266
Grades: PK-8
| 251 students
St. Stanislaus School
St. Stanislaus School Photo
(Catholic)
37 Rockland St
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 674-6771
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Antioch School
Antioch School Photo - Located in the Historic Highlands area of Fall River.
618 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 673-6767
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
East Gate Christian Academy
(Christian)
397 Bay St
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 730-1735
Grades: PK-11
| 98 students
Fall River Deaconess Home School
All-girls | Special Education School
(1)
259 Prospect Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 674-4847
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Fall River KinderCare
Fall River KinderCare Photo - Fall River KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
620 North Main St.
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 673-5363
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Holy Name School
Holy Name School Photo - Holy Name School - view from the school yard
(Catholic)
850 Pearce St
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 615-5302
Grades: PK-8
| 177 students
Mastery School Of Independent Learning
Alternative School
30 Third St
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 294-5539
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
St. Vincent School
Special Education School
(2)
2425 Highland Ave
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 235-3470
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
260 Stafford Rd
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-5535
Grades: NS-9
| 17 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fall River, Massachusetts

Fall River, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
373 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 676-1071
Grades: 8-12
| 182 students
34 Saint Joseph Street
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-5461
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
240 Forest Street
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 678-2152
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
240 Dover St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 672-7258
Grades: K-9
| 202 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fall River, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Fall River, MA include Espirito Santo Parochial School, Holy Trinity School, and St. Michael School.
How many private schools are located in Fall River?
12 private schools are located in Fall River.
How diverse are private schools in Fall River?
Fall River private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Fall River go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Fall River are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fall River?
58% of private schools in Fall River are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Fall River are often viewed compared to one another?

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