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Top 3 Best Massachusetts Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 1,707 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Massachusetts include Concord Academy, Thayer Academy, and St. Mary's School.
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 69%.
29% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Islamic).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Massachusetts (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Concord Academy
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166 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 402-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
4 Myrtle St
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 665-5037
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Thayer Academy
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Grades: 5-12
| 686 students
Al-hamra Academy
(Islamic)
435 South St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 845-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Beverly School For The Deaf
Special Education School
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
The Tremont School
Special Education School
57 Brown St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-4805
Grades: 5-6
| 14 students
Youth Opportunities Upheld School
Alternative School
130 Elm St
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-0533
Grades: 8-12
| 28 students

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