The Newman School Photo - Every day Newman students benefit from the experiential learning of our "city classroom" in the Back Bay of Boston, "the education city".

Top 20 Best Massachusetts Private Schools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 108 private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges serving 33,527 students in Massachusetts. You can also find more schools membership associations in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Massachusetts include Middlesex School, Concord Academy, and Lawrence Academy.
The average tuition cost is $31,460, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,014.
60% of private schools belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to New England Association of Schools and Colleges in Massachusetts (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Buxton School
Buxton School Photo - Mountain Day!
Special Program Emphasis
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Middlesex School
Middlesex School Photo - Eliot Hall
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Miss Hall's School
Miss Hall's School Photo - The MHS graduate is a thinker, a creator and a contributor to the common good. She is a global citizen, a self-aware, resilient, and courageous participant in a multicultural society. Empowered by skills and knowledge, the MHS graduate is able to solve problems with intellect and creativity while embracing a spirit of exploration and curiosity.
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
(11)
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
The Newman School
The Newman School Photo
(4)
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
Springfield Commonwealth Academy Photo - Field_Day_2024
All-boys
(1)
1 Ames Hill Dr
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 203-9801
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
Whitinsville Christian School
Whitinsville Christian School Photo - Our actively engaged, student-focused, distinctively Christian learning environment motivates students to grow in academics, arts, athletics, and other areas, integrating faith into all aspects of the educational experience.
(Calvinist)
(4)
279 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Grades: NS-12
| 638 students
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo
(4)
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-6811
Grades: 6-12
| 412 students
Fusion Academy Newton
Fusion Academy Newton Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
320 Needham Street, Suite 100
Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
New England Innovation Academy
New England Innovation Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
1359 Route 2 E
Charlemont, MA 01339
(413) 339-4912
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Academy Of Notre Dame
Academy Of Notre Dame Photo - Academy of Notre Dame Tyngsboro
(Catholic)
(9)
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Grades: NS-12
| 431 students
Austin Preparatory School
Austin Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
(6)
101 Willow St.
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 944-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 813 students
Bancroft School
Bancroft School Photo
(4)
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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.
(Catholic)
500 Slocum Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 441-0317
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Blessed Sacrament School
Blessed Sacrament School Photo - All middle school students participate in a 1:1 iPad program, which gives each student their own iPad to use in class and at home to enhance the learning process.
(Catholic)
(4)
808 East Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
Grades: NS-8
| 319 students
Brimmer and May School
Brimmer and May School Photo - The Hastings Center opens limitless possibilities for our students with our Innovation Space, Makerspace, STEAM classroom, and Digital Media Center.
(4)
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
Grades: PK-12
| 404 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: PK-12
| 522 students
Brooks School
Brooks School Photo
(Episcopal)
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Cats Academy
Cats Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Grades: 8-12
| 327 students
Concord Academy
Concord Academy Photo
166 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 402-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Covenant Christian Academy
Covenant Christian Academy Photo - Overhead view of campus
(Christian)
(7)
83 Pine Street
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 535-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 432 students
Cushing Academy
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Dana Hall School
Dana Hall School Photo
All-girls
(1)
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Grades: 5-12
| 456 students
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy Photo
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Dexter Southfield School
Dexter Southfield School Photo
(1)
20 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
Grades: NS-12
| 1,027 students
Espirito Santo Parochial School
Espirito Santo Parochial School Photo - ESS students, steeped in traditions
(Catholic)
(2)
143 Everett St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
Grades: NS-8
| 244 students
Fontbonne
Fontbonne Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
930 Brook Road
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 615-3014
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
The Hartsbrook School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
193 Bay Road
Hadley, MA 01035
(413) 586-1908
Grades: PK-12
| 277 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
64 Lamphor St
Fall River, MA 02721
(508) 673-6772
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
International School Of Boston
International School Of Boston Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
45 Matignon Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 499-1451
Grades: NS-12
| 579 students
Jackson Walnut Park School
Jackson Walnut Park School Photo - Jackson Elementary
(Catholic)
(2)
200 Jackson Road
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 202-9772
Grades: NS-6
| 267 students
Landmark Elementary•Middle School
Landmark Elementary•Middle School Photo
Special Education School
(4)
167 Bridge Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3000
Grades: 2-8
| 168 students
Landmark High School
Landmark High School Photo
Special Education School
(2)
429 Hale St
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3266
Grades: 2-12
| 316 students
Lawrence Academy
Lawrence Academy Photo
(1)
26 Powderhouse Rd
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
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