The average private school acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 70% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Massachusetts is Dearborn Academy, with an acceptance rate of 8%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 8%
50%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 32%
Most Selective Private Schools in Massachusetts (2024)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 8%
Grades: 3-12
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Rank: #22.
Groton School![Groton School Photo - Groton Circle]( "Groton School Photo - Groton Circle")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 9%
Grades: 8-12
282 Farmers Row
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-3363
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 12%
Grades: 9-12
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 13%
Grades: 9-12
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: K-12
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: 9-12
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 18%
Grades: PK-8
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Grades: 9-12
166 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 402-2250
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 402-2250
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: 9-12
1 Elm St
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 465-1763
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 24%
Grades: 7-12
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Brooks School![Brooks School Photo]( "Brooks School Photo")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Winsor School![Winsor School Photo]( "Winsor School Photo")
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 5-12
103 Pilgrim Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 735-9503
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: 9-12
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: 9-12
26 Powderhouse Rd
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: 9-12
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 6-12
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 6-12
333 Winter St
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 235-9300
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-6
78 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 32%
Grades: 9-12
One Lamplighter Way
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Gill, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Rank: #2121.
League School for Autism![League School for Autism Photo]( "League School for Autism Photo")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Grades: PK-12
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 9-12
66 Spring Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 38%
Grades: 5-12
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2210
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2210
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: NS-8
55 Interlaken Rd.
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Stockbridge, MA 01262
(413) 637-0755
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: 5-12
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Blessed Stephen Bellesini OSA Academy![Blessed Stephen Bellesini OSA Academy Photo]( "Blessed Stephen Bellesini OSA Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 5-8
94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: NS-6
428 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 47%
Grades: 9-12
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5085
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5085
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
69 Grove St
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
64 Lamphor St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 2-8
167 Bridge Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3100
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3100
Rank: #30 - 3930. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average private schools acceptance rate?
The Massachusetts average private schools acceptance rate is 70% for 2024.
What are the most selective private schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private schools in Massachusetts include Dearborn Academy, Groton School and Deerfield Academy.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Massachusetts?
The most selective private high school in Massachusetts is Dearborn Academy, with an acceptance rate of 8%. The most selective private elementary school is Dearborn Academy, with an acceptance rate of 8%.
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