Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.

Top 20 Best Massachusetts Private High Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 14,519 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts include Notre Dame Academy, Catholic Memorial, and Academy Of Notre Dame.
The average tuition cost is $15,840, which is lower than the Massachusetts private high school average tuition cost of $40,011.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Massachusetts (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Catholic Memorial
Catholic Memorial Photo - Members of the Class of 2024 throw their caps into the sky during commencement ceremonies.
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 597 students
Academy Of Notre Dame
Academy Of Notre Dame Photo - Academy of Notre Dame Tyngsboro
(Catholic)
(9)
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Grades: NS-12
| 431 students
Archbishop Williams High School
Archbishop Williams High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3636
Grades: 7-12
| 648 students
Arlington Catholic High School
Arlington Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
16 Medford St
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Austin Preparatory School
Austin Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 813 students
Bishop Fenwick High School
Bishop Fenwick High School Photo
(Catholic)
99 Margin St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 587-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Bishop Stang High School
Bishop Stang High School Photo - Since opening in 1959 we've remained true to teaching strong moral and principled values to young men and women in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions. Located on an 8-acre campus in the Suburban town of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Bishop Stang unites the religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of our community in a secure, Catholic, family-oriented environment.
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
The Cambridge Matignon School
The Cambridge Matignon School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
1 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 876-1212
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Cardinal Spellman High School
(Catholic)
(6)
738 Court St
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 583-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Cathedral High School
Cathedral High School Photo - Cathedral 7-12 High School students are challenged by a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and enriched through a selection of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services.
(Catholic)
74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
2 Hamilton St
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-6164
Grades: 5-12
| 275 students
Lowell Catholic
Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.
(Catholic)
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Malden Catholic High School
Malden Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
99 Crystal St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
Notre Dame Academy
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
1073 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-5930
Grades: 7-12
| 450 students
Pope Francis Preparatory School
Pope Francis Preparatory School Photo - Welcome to Pope Francis Prep!
(Catholic)
99 Wendover Road
Springfield, MA 01118
(833) 999-7673
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Pope John Xxiii High School
(Catholic)
(1)
888 Broadway
Everett, MA 02149
(617) 389-0240
Grades: 7-12
| 341 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
329 Bishops Hwy
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Grades: NS-12
| 755 students
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
1 Saint Anns Rd
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 471-9071
Grades: K-9
| 299 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
St. John The Baptist School
St. John The Baptist School Photo - Our 5th Grade students proudly displaying the landmarks of England that they created in Social Studies class!
(Catholic)
(1)
217 Hubbard St
Ludlow, MA 01056
(413) 583-8550
Grades: PK-9
| 213 students
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Grades: 9-12
| 872 students
St. Marys High School
St. Marys High School Photo - Visual and performing arts, a Theater Company in the Mass. Educational Theater Guild and partnerships with Lynn Museum and Centerboard let our students express their creativity.
(Catholic)
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Grades: 7-12
| 540 students
781 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
Grades: 7-12
| 503 students
Ursuline Academy
Ursuline Academy Photo - "Sisterhood" is a word frequently used to describe friendships at Ursuline that often transcend grade levels.
All-girls (Catholic)
(5)
85 Lowder St
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 326-6161
Grades: 7-12
| 370 students
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Mt. Alvernia High School
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
790 Centre St
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 969-2260
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
425 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 757-6200
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Notre Dame Preparatory School
(Catholic)
171 South St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Sacred Heart Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
251 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2290
Grades: NS-12
| 110 students
Trivium School
Trivium School Photo - The main building of the school
(Catholic)
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students

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