For the 2026 school year, there are 854 private schools serving 127,053 students in Massachusetts (there are , serving 915,983 students). 12% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $24,490 for elementary schools and $40,516 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Concord Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, and Groton School.
The average acceptance rate is 71% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 31% and the student-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Overview
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
854 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
127,053 Students
5,705,864 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15,734 Teachers
508,018 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1288
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,352
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,743
$1,143
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,299
$7,122
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$85.34 million
$61.75 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
187 Students
29,901 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6,792 Students
265,136 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7,583 Students
507,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
8,704 Students
416,919 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
67,962 Students
2,934,257 Students
% White Students
54%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
83 Students
22,241 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
33,526 Students
1,474,456 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Massachusetts 91制片厂s by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: Back Bay (5 schools), Beacon Hill (4 schools), The Acre (4 schools), Sixteen Acres (4 schools), Nonantum (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 91制片厂s
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Massachusetts?
The top-ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Concord Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, and Groton School.
How many private schools are located in Massachusetts?
There are 854 private schools are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private schools cost in Massachusetts?
The average private school tuition in Massachusetts is $24,490 for elementary schools and $40,516 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Massachusetts?
Approximately 31% of students in Massachusetts private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Massachusetts go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Massachusetts attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
Which private schools in Massachusetts are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Massachusetts include: Next Generation Children's Center Franklin vs. Franklin KinderCare, The Village School vs. Applewild School, Franklin KinderCare vs. Next Generation Children's Center Franklin
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