Catholic Memorial Photo - Members of the Class of 2024 throw their caps into the sky during commencement ceremonies.

Top 10 Best Suffolk County Private High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 private high schools serving 4,444 students in Suffolk County, MA.
The top ranked private high schools in Suffolk County, MA include Winsor School, Catholic Memorial, and Boston University Academy.
The average tuition cost is $29,966, which is lower than the Massachusetts private high school average tuition cost of $40,011.
45% of private high schools in Suffolk County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Suffolk County Private High 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.
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
Grades: 7-12
| 597 students
Commonwealth School
Commonwealth School Photo - Two blocks from Copley Square, nestled in a pair of brownstones in Boston's Back Bay, the feeling of family persists at Commonwealth, and its location gives students unparalleled access to Boston's resources, fostering meaningful scholarly research, independent projects, and community service.
(1)
151 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 266-7525
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
The Newman School
The Newman School Photo
(4)
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Boston University Academy
Boston University Academy Photo - Boston University Academy provides a "ceilingless" educational experience, one in which students' zeal for learning takes them as far as they are capable.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
British International School Of Boston
British International School Of Boston Photo
Alternative School
(8)
416 Pond Street
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.
(Catholic)
74 Union Park St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-2325
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
German International School Boston
German International School Boston Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
57 Holton Street
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 304 students
Meridian Academy
Meridian Academy Photo - Students in our 8th grade Marine Science class carry out original field research in the Charles River with Sea Perches -- remotely-operated submersible vessels designed at MIT and built by the students.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Grades: 5-12
| 103 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.
All-boys
101 Saint Theresa Avenue
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 477-6316
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Winsor School
Winsor School Photo
All-girls
103 Pilgrim Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Grades: 5-12
| 471 students
Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
All-girls (Jewish)
198 Strathmore Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-7547
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Berea Sda Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
800 Morton St
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 436-8301
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Boston Trinity Academy
Boston Trinity Academy Photo
(Christian)
(4)
17 Hale St
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 364-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 239 students
Compass
Special Education School
290 Bowdoin St 294
Dorchester, MA 02122
(857) 220-2333
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Cristo Rey Boston High School
(Catholic)
100 Savin Hill Ave
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Manville School
Special Education School
53 Parker Hill Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 278-8390
Grades: 2-10
| 100 students
Mesivta High School Of Greater Boston
All-boys (Jewish)
34 Sparhawk St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 779-0166
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
New Beginnings Academy
(Christian)
14 Everett St
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 364-6767
Grades: K-12
| 72 students
Seaport Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
(1)
197 8th St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School For Boys
All-boys (Jewish)
325 Reservoir Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 362-2183
Grades: 8-12
| 39 students
Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
74 Corey Rd
Brighton, MA 02135
(781) 499-2332
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Suffolk County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
13 Tufts Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 242-0169
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
956 Saratoga Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-1295
Grades: NS-K
| 29 students
609 E 4th Street
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
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
93 Sedgwick St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-4881
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
161 S Huntington Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 267-3700
Grades: 2-9
| 21 students
11 Mayhew St.
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 282-2818
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
634 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 782-8670
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
86 Wachusett St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-7733
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
20 Como Road
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 361-3563
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
190 Cummins Highway
Roslindale, MA 02131
(617) 323-0966
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
617 Cambridge St
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-8383
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
516 Columbia Road
Dorchester, MA 02125
(617) 825-3883
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
790 Columbia Road
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
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
131 Mount Pleasant Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 427-3881
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
284 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 282-8573
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
580 Broadway
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 884-2626
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
145 Byron Street
East Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Suffolk County, MA?
The top ranked private high schools in Suffolk County, MA include Winsor School, Catholic Memorial, and Boston University Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Suffolk County?
21 private high schools are located in Suffolk County.
How much do private high schools cost in Suffolk County?
The average tuition cost is $29,966, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $40,011.
How diverse are private high schools in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County private high schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Suffolk County?
45% of private high schools in Suffolk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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