British International School of Boston
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Boston
Boston, MA
B+Overall grade481 students9 students per teacher
Private schools in Boston, MA
16 private schools in Boston, MA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
The Winsor School
Independent school · Grades 5–12
The only all-girls school in Boston
Boston, MA
A+Overall gradeAll girls475 students6 students per teacher
Cathedral High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade326 students9 students per teacher
German International School Boston
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade256 students4 students per teacher
The Newman School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade251 students5 students per teacher
The Newman School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade244 students5 students per teacher
Boston Trinity Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade238 students7 students per teacher
Boston University Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade233 students7 students per teacher
Kingsley Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The largest of 31 Montessori schools in Massachusetts
Boston, MA
AOverall grade184 students5 students per teacher
Park Street School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 61% of Christian schools in Massachusetts
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade162 students8 students per teacher
The Advent School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Boston, MA
AOverall grade161 students6 students per teacher
Commonwealth School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 85% of independent schools in Massachusetts
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade154 students4 students per teacher
St. John School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Massachusetts
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade121 students7 students per teacher
Learning Project Elementary School
Independent school · Grades K–6
The smallest classes of any independent school in Boston
Boston, MA
A+Overall grade118 students4 students per teacher
Beacon Academy
Independent school · Grade 8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Boston, MA
B+Overall grade21 students7 students per teacher
Torit Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Boston, MA
B+Overall grade20 students6 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Boston, MA
How many private schools are in Boston, MA?
16 private schools in Boston, MA, with about 3,445 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Boston, MA?
The most common are independent schools (10), Catholic schools (2), Christian schools (2), Montessori schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Boston, MA?
Yes: 9 private schools in Boston, MA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Boston, MA offer pre-K?
7 private schools in Boston, MA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Boston, MA have?
The average school has 6.1 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Boston, MA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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