The average private school in Massachusetts has 158 students (2025).
The largest private school in Massachusetts is St. John's Preparatory School with 1,477 students.
School Size Range: 495
1,477
Avg. School Size: 730
Largest Massachusetts Private Schools (2025)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Students: 1,477
Grades: 6-12
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1050
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-1050
Rank: #22.
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Students: 1,181
Grades: 9-12
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Rank: #33.
Students: 1,154
Grades: 9-12
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Rank: #44.
Bishop Feehan
(Catholic)
Students: 1,093
Grades: 9-12
70 Holcott Dr
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 226-6223
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 226-6223
Rank: #55.
Students: 1,048
Grades: PK-12
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Rank: #66.
Students: 1,027
Grades: NS-12
20 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
Rank: #88.
Students: 943
Grades: PK-8
2200 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 265-0019
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 265-0019
Rank: #99.
Students: 931
Grades: 7-12
800 Clapboardtree St
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-6392
Westwood, MA 02090
(781) 326-6392
Rank: #1010.
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
Students: 872
Grades: 9-12
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Rank: #1111.
Students: 813
Grades: 6-12
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Rank: #1212.
Students: 762
Grades: 9-12
99 Crystal St
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 322-3098
Rank: #1313.
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
Students: 755
Grades: NS-12
329 Bishops Hwy
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-2114
Rank: #1414.
Students: 686
Grades: 5-12
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Rank: #1515.
Students: 651
Grades: 9-12
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Rank: #1616.
Students: 648
Grades: 7-12
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3636
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3636
Rank: #1717.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Students: 640
Grades: PK-12
399 Bishops Highway
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-7511
Kingston, MA 02364
(781) 585-7511
Rank: #1818.
Students: 638
Grades: NS-12
279 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Rank: #1919.
Students: 630
Grades: 9-12
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Rank: #2020.
Students: 620
Grades: 7-12
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Rank: #2121.
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)
Students: 597
Grades: 7-12
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 496-8000
Rank: #2222.
Students: 579
Grades: NS-12
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Rank: #2323.
Students: 555
Grades: PK-8
171 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-2456
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-2456
Rank: #2424.
Students: 540
Grades: 7-12
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Rank: #2525.
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All-boys
Students: 537
Grades: PK-9
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Rank: #2626.
Students: 532
Grades: NS-8
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
Rank: #2727.
Students: 531
Grades: PK-8
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Rank: #2828.
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. 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)
Students: 528
Grades: 9-12
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
Rank: #2929.
Students: 522
Grades: K-12
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Rank: #3030.
Students: 519
Grades: 6-12
333 Winter St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Rank: #3131.
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. 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)
Students: 517
Grades: 6-12
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
Rank: #3232.
Students: 508
Grades: 9-12
66 Spring Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Rank: #3333.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva
All-boys (Jewish)
Students: 506
Grades: PK-8
1148 Converse Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(718) 774-4131
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(718) 774-4131
Rank: #3434.
Students: 502
Grades: 6-12
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Rank: #3535.
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
Students: 495
Grades: PK-8
19 Chestnut St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average private schools student size?
The Massachusetts average private schools student size is 158 for 2025.
What are the private schools with the largest student size in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools in Massachusetts include St. John's Preparatory School, Central Catholic High School and Phillips Academy Andover.
What is private high school and private elementary school with the largest student size in Massachusetts?
The private high school with the largest student size in Massachusetts is St. John's Preparatory School, with a value of 1477. The private elementary school with the largest student size is St. John's Preparatory School, with a value of 1477.
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