For the 2024-25 school year, there are 77 private schools serving 12,887 students in Suffolk County, MA (there are 161 public schools, serving 76,389 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Suffolk County, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Suffolk County, MA include Winsor School, Boston College High School, and Saint Columbkille Partnership School.
The average tuition cost is $23,749, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,978.
Top Ranked Suffolk County Private Schools (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.]( "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
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 597 students
151 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
26 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
Grades: NS-6
| 303 students
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
The Advent School![The Advent School Photo - Students integrate art, science, and Spanish in the Atelier.]( "The Advent School Photo - Students integrate art, science, and Spanish in the Atelier.")
Alternative School
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
Grades: NS-6
| 200 students
Boston College High School![Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.]( "Boston College High School Photo - The labyrinth in our main common area provides a metaphor for the reflective journey you take through life, as well as the internal discovery of yourself.")
All-boys (Catholic)
150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 474-5112
Grades: 7-8
| 315 students
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Grades: K-12
| 522 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.]( "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
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
3815 Washington St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 837-6957
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 837-6957
Grades: NS-6
| 230 students
1525 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(857) 990-6525
Boston, MA 02118
(857) 990-6525
Grades: NS-1
| 102 students
57 Holton Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
535 W Roxbury Pkwy
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
Grades: NS-6
| 329 students
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Grades: 5-12
| 103 students
Pallotta Day School
Special Education School
1125 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5221
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5221
Grades: 2-8
| 28 students
The Roxbury Latin School![The Roxbury Latin School Photo - En route à pied to Mont Saint-Michel, 10th graders have the opportunity to participate in French or Spanish immersion during the month of June.]( "The Roxbury Latin School Photo - En route à pied to Mont Saint-Michel, 10th graders have the opportunity to participate in French or Spanish immersion during the month of June.")
All-boys
101 Saint Theresa Avenue
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 477-6316
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 477-6316
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
25 Arlington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
2200 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 265-0019
Grades: PK-8
| 943 students
St. John Paul Ii Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
2214 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
790 Columbia Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 265-0019
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
St. John Paul Lower Mills
(Catholic)
2200 Columbia Rd
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
(617) 265-0019
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
St. Theresa School
(Catholic)
40 Saint Theresa Ave
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 323-1050
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 323-1050
Grades: NS-6
| 375 students
866 E Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-2326
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-2326
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
All-girls (Jewish)
198 Strathmore Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-7547
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-7547
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Beacon Hill Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
74 Joy St
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 227-0822
Grades: PK-K
| 105 students
Berea Sda Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
800 Morton St
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 436-8301
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 436-8301
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
8 Whittier Place
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-6239
Grades: PK-3
| 31 students
17 Hale St
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 364-3700
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 364-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 239 students
The Children's Cooperative Montessori School
Montessori School
268 Fairmount Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 792-4032
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 792-4032
Grades: NS-3
| 5 students
Compass
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Cooper Community Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1891 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 445-1813
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 445-1813
Grades: K
| 16 students
Crispus Attucks Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
105 Crawford St
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 445-1420
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 445-1420
Grades: K
| 80 students
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
East Boston Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
69 London St
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7456
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7456
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
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Suffolk County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13 Tufts Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-0169
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-0169
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
East Boston Montessori School (Closed 2017)
Montessori School
956 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-1295
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-1295
Grades: NS-K
| 29 students
609 E 4th Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-8431
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-8431
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Holden School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
8 Pearl Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-3940
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-3940
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Hollow Reed School (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
93 Sedgwick St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-4881
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-4881
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
Knight Childrens Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
161 S Huntington Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 267-3700
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 267-3700
Grades: 2-9
| 21 students
Msgr. Ryan Memorial High School (Closed 2000)
All-girls (Catholic)
11 Mayhew St.
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2818
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2818
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
634 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 782-8670
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 782-8670
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
86 Wachusett St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-7733
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-7733
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
St. Anne School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
20 Como Road
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 361-3563
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 361-3563
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
St. Clare High School (Closed 2000)
All-girls (Catholic)
190 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-0966
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-0966
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
617 Cambridge St
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-8383
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-8383
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
516 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-3883
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-3883
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
St. Margaret School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
790 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-5621
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-5621
Grades: 1-8
| 138 students
St. Mary School (Closed 2006)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
52 Boston Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-3766
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-3766
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
St. Patrick School (Closed 2020)
(Catholic)
131 Mount Pleasant Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 427-3881
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 427-3881
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
284 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 282-8573
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 282-8573
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
St. Rose School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
580 Broadway
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 884-2626
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 884-2626
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
145 Byron Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-2710
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Suffolk County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Suffolk County, MA include Winsor School, Boston College High School, and Saint Columbkille Partnership School.
How many private schools are located in Suffolk County?
77 private schools are located in Suffolk County.
How much do private schools cost in Suffolk County?
The average tuition cost is $23,749, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,978.
How diverse are private schools in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County private schools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 29%.
What percentage of students in Suffolk County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Suffolk County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Suffolk County?
Which private schools in Suffolk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Suffolk County include: School Street KinderCare vs. Mercantile KinderCare, Mercantile KinderCare vs. School Street KinderCare, Holy Name Parish School vs. St. Theresa School
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