2023 Most Diverse Private High Schools in Massachusetts

• Springfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.7 out of 5  43 reviews

Parent: While sending my daughter to study abroad, I worried about her life and academics very much. However, the teachers and dorm parents in this school proved that my choice is correct! With the combined efforts, the school as a whole improved our daughters physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. This year, my kid is accepted by the Boston University, and I'm so proud of her! Without the generous help/recommendations from school teacher she couldn't get so many great offers, there is no doubt that SCA is one of the best boarding schools in the state.... Read 43 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 120

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Boston, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  82 reviews

Senior: Though I am almost done with my time here at Boston Trinity, this is my home. This is my family. With our new covid protocols, we have lost a lot of the aspects that make the community what it always is but I wouldn't want to be in any other community during this time. Yes we are stressed, yes we miss a lot of our typical activities, yes this was so unexpected and sad but our school has dedicated all of their energy to salvage what they can of our small tight knit fun loving community. Because of our school i am challenged, empowered, and supported. I believe this school can change the world! We are blessed and highly favored.... Read 82 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 236

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Winchendon, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  82 reviews

Senior: I have loved my high school years at the Winchendon school. The education was phenomenal and the opportunities I had are like no other school. I took part in different colabs which involved living as a homeless person, recycling wood from the forest into furniture pieces, up cycling clothes to trendy styles and traveling to Georgia to work in a non profit. I feel if I was in a public high school I wouldn’t have had these opportunities. It really changed my outlook and my passion. I would highly recommend the Winchendon school to anyone who is looking to get more than just a standard education!... Read 82 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 285

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Mansfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  102 reviews

Alum: Al-Noor Academy is an amazing school with a lot to offer. First and foremost, Al-Noor's Religion and Arabic programs are top tier. The effort the teachers put in is apparent after each lesson. You come out of Br.Sofiane's religion lessons not only learning more about Islam but also wondering how you're going to implement what he taught into your own life. The Arabic lessons are comparable to those of schools in Arab countries. Secondly, Al-Noor is known to send students to some of the most prestigious colleges in the USA including Harvard, MIT, Brown, Cornell, UChicago, Tufts, BU, BC, and more. Students are provided with all the necessary tools to succeed. And if each student decides to use those tools correctly, then he or she will undoubtedly succeed. Finally, to me, the most special thing about the Al-Noor Academy experience is the tight-knit community. The connections and relationships you build at Al-Noor Academy truly last a lifetime.... Read 102 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 110

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Great Barrington, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-10

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  11 reviews

Sophomore: At Bard I have found my niche. In this school, support each individual's interest. I am into technology and 3D printing, and my teachers have always been welcome to integrate my fascination in these areas to support my academic learning. Because this is a small school, individualized support is always available. I did not give all 5 stars because the school is open and I am sometimes concerned about safety.... Read 11 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 41

• Student-teacher ratio 1:1

• Lexington, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  69 reviews

Parent: Our family has been a part of the Lexington Christian Academy community for five years. Our child is in the Upper School, is thriving and loves LCA. 2020 has been a year like no other and LCA has risen to the challenge to provide an excellent education. When the pandemic hit, LCA was able to pivot to online learning within a couple of weeks. The administration and teachers worked tirelessly to create a learning experience as close to what is provided in-person at LCA. The technology, support, consistent communication to all parents and students was in place. This school year, LCA has been in-person with some remote days. The transition between the two has been seamless. LCA has taken all the necessary precautions to allow students and staff to be in-person at LCA. Smaller student cohorts, daily health checks, clear safety guidelines, and social distancing have given us confidence in sending our child to LCA. We highly recommend Lexington Christian Academy!... Read 69 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 291

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Groton, MA•

• Private School•

• 8-12

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  Rating 4.52 out of 5  62 reviews

Alum: At Groton, I feel that I have been able to become a more independent and conscientious person during my time at this school. The best thing about this school is the resources that it provides the students. Here, I feel that I can be whoever I like because the teachers, dorm parents, coaches, and community is supportive of everyone's quirks, interests, and dreams. The teachers are approachable and dedicated, and work hard to provide students with a positive experience and I have made some of the truest and most diverse background friends. However, while at my time here, I have noticed that there is a toxically competitive culture here. Moreover, sometimes it is hard to get leadership positions in clubs because one has to be "connected" or popular, and the unsafe hook-up culture NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED! Overall, a great school, and despite the school's imperfections, I would not trade my experience at Groton for anything else in the world.... Read 62 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 380

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Concord, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  103 reviews

Junior: I LOVE CA! As a current day student, I don’t have many regrets about my choice to go CA. The academics are manageable but rigorous, super friendly community, and most teachers really put in an effort to connect with students. CA is centered around common trust basically meaning that we all have trust in each other and put effort to foster a community. With that said, that is the case about 90% of the time. I’ve had a couple negative experiences with teachers and students who simply just don’t adhere to the common trust. For instance, I’ve a couple of teachers who just didn’t put in any effort to support me or my unique learning. Other than those few experiences, I have nothing but positive feedback for CA.... Read 103 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 398

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Boston (jamaica Plain), MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  102 reviews

Parent: Our children moved from a local State school to BISB three years ago. From day one the school has provided a first class academic and social education, helping children become well rounded members of the community. The curriculum is varied, thought-provoking, interesting, and challenges and encourages the children to be creative and ambitious. The teaching staff are very attentive to each individual child’s learning capabilities and needs, and the small class sizes are a definite advantage. As an international family we are excited that our children will have the opportunity of doing the IB Diploma, a highly regarded and recognized qualification that provides children with a wonderful springboard to move into higher education not only in the US, but worldwide. Overall as parents we are thoroughly impressed with the school as a whole, but more importantly our children are engaged and interested in their education and really enjoy attending school each day. We highly recommend BISB.... Read 102 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 495

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Granby, MA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  64 reviews

Senior: I'm currently a senior at MacDuffie. I'm very grateful for the teachers and the community for teaching me so much throughout the years. MacDuffie's college prep and counseling are also great, so I strongly recommend this school!... Read 64 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 182

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Southborough, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  51 reviews

Junior: My St. Mark's experience so far has been great. The smaller sized classes allow for more individual attention and better communication between the students and teachers. There are also many opportunities available to students from community service to leadership positions. As a boarder, the dorm atmosphere is great and I've met many of my friends there!... Read 51 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 385

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Boston, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.82 out of 5  34 reviews

Parent: Commonwealth is wonderful! The faculty demand high academic rigor at the same time as giving the students all the support and scaffolding they need to reach their limits. All the adults in the school are extraordinarily attentive and approachable. The small size and the intellectual levels of the kids mean most of the classes are interactive and discussion based. The quality of attention in faculty and staff creates a mirror culture within the students as well. They are an accepting and collegial bunch.... Read 34 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 152

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• South Lancaster, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  48 reviews

Parent: My three children have been attending SLA for five years now. The school feels like family! All the teachers know and engage with my children, even if they haven't had them in their class. Because it's a small school the students get lots of one-on-one instruction and all can participate in sports or music, not just the top 10%. My kids are participating in the honors program and are on track to attend competitive universities--I attribute much of that to the extra attention they get. Best of all, the school supports our family's values and are partners with me in raising my kids.... Read 48 reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• Students 280

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Weymouth, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  38 reviews

Parent: We are halfway through our 2nd year here at SSCA and we couldn't be happier! My girls are now in 2nd and 5th grades. We recently had our middle school orientation for next year and I was very impressed by the level of support my daughter will get as she transitions into big kid things. Middle school can be very challenging in so many ways, and they are right on top of it to make sure they transitions properly. Every teacher is an absolute gift and the attention they give is unmatched!... Read 38 reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• Students 287

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Boston, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.51 out of 5  51 reviews

Works Here: SJP is a wonderfully vibrant community where students are challenged to be their best selves in and out of the classroom. The student population is incredibly diverse which enriches the experience for all. The teachers are incredible, passionate, and truly care for the students' success and are willing to work individually with students everyday after school during office hours. The school has a dedicated administration and wonderful college counseling team that helps students to find a great fit for college. The school has many extra support services to challenge students to improve their grades. The school has great competitive sports to offer as well as teams that do not cut and allow students to try new activities. Really, SJP offers something for everyone!... Read 51 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 220

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Milton, MA•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.25 out of 5  141 reviews

Senior: Milton Academy students leverage their top-tier academics to achieve their goals. Whether that be in academics, athletics, the arts, or in social justice, everything these students do is done at the highest caliber. We love to learn and bond through knowledge! I would describe its community as full of social nerds. Milton has provided me with endless opportunities and has expanded my network immensely. Thank you for a wonderful three years so far, Milton. While I’ll be moving onto a new chapter in the next couple years, I know I will always have Milton’s support.... Read 141 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 1,020

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Pittsfield, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.12 out of 5  125 reviews

Freshman: As a rising sophomore at Miss Hall's next year, I can confidently say that this school is an amazing community, full of wonderful people. I spent my freshman year here and it was everything I needed it to be and more. This school helped me gain more confidence, explore sides of me that I hadn't utilized as much before, and nurture my passions. I met some of my closest friends and formed relationships that I will carry with me as long as I can. I participated in a bunch of activities, leadership opportunities, and sports and ensembles. This year has been also great for me academically, as I enjoyed my classes and learned much in various areas of study. I acquired skills and abilities that help me organize, plan and lead, and I have grown a lot. Miss Hall's School is a school I recommend to everyone who wants to learn and become a better version of themselves, and I know you will love it here just as much as I do!... Read 125 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• Students 180

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Waltham, MA•

• Private School•

• 8-12

• •
  Rating 4.23 out of 5  61 reviews

Parent: Chapel Hill-Chauncey Hill HS has provided a nurturing, yet academically, challenging environment that our daughter has thrived in. Teachers, staff and administration take time to know our daughter and provide support as necessary but also give her the needed freedom to experiment and grow. We strongly recommend CH-CH be on you short list of high schools your considering!... Read 61 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 192

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Ashburnham, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.52 out of 5  106 reviews

Parent: Our daughter graduated in 2022 from Cushing, transferring in after her Sophomore year at another solid prep school.She reclassed because she knew she would love Cushing and simply wanted to spend three years there, not just two. She drove the decision to transfer and did all the research, identifying two strong boarding schools. She wanted to board. Early on, we decided to focus on Cushing. In hindsight, it was the best decision we could have made. We found Cushing to be a very welcoming, caring community. Academics are rigorous as you want. Plenty of AP courses offered as well as advanced courses. Engineering was one of her favorite classes and helped her decide that a STEM career is what she wanted to pursue in college. Visual Arts programs offered are amazing. She enjoyed glass making, creating a few treasured gifts. She sang and did theater; Performing Arts also excellent. Athletics programs are strong. Excellent coaches. There are athletic opportunities for every student.... Read 106 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 380

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Mount Hermon, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.96 out of 5  141 reviews

Alum: My cousins and sister attended Northfield Mount Hermon. Visiting them and hearing about their experiences, I'd dreamed of attending the school myself. When I was admitted, I was thrilled! The four years I spent at NMH were everything I hoped for and more. Academically, I was challenged and rewarded. Socially, I was awakened and embraced. Personally, I was impacted forever. The friends I made here are the deepest I have, almost 20 years later. I am eternally grateful that I was able to spend such formative years at such an incredible institution. If you are seeking a school that is constantly striving to do better and expects the same of their community, this is a place for you.... Read 141 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 655

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Springfield, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.72 out of 5  67 reviews

Parent: We were nervous about changing to PVCA, but everything we were nervous about has been addressed and we couldn’t be more happy with the school. We have 3 kids attending, the teachers have been amazingly responsive and love our kids just as much as we do! The academics are right on and as an educator myself, I am so happy with the learning taking place. My kids are safe, comfortable, happy and learning and growing in the Lord. Administration has been quick to respond and are forward thinking while upholding moral and ethical Christ centered values. My kids get more electives than they would in public schools in a culturally and linguistically diverse community! It’s such a warm welcoming community! The teachers have even shared their cell phone numbers and are happy to communicate regarding our children’s needs. I can’t say enough!... Read 67 reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• Students 344

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Boston, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  65 reviews

Parent: BUA provides a unique opportunity for students to have the best of both worlds: a small dynamic curious community couched inside of a large university with endless opportunities. The classes at BUA are taught by high quality professors and teachers who are dedicated to their subject areas and to helping students. Expectations are high and for the student who seeks challenges while learning to navigate student life in the city, BUA is an enriching opportunity. Students learn to navigate taking college classes while at BUA which is a huge advantage because course offerings at the university level are diverse. Students become independent learners as they advocate for themselves in the university environment. This school has a unique culture attracting students and families who have inherent interests in learning, an unparalleled curiosity and kindness. My daughter who is a senior now has loved every year of her time at BUA and is over prepared for her next steps at college.... Read 65 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 229

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Malden, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  145 reviews

Senior: I am a rising senior girl and I have attended Malden Catholic since my freshman year. I started freshman year at my local public school, but in search of harder classes and more opportunities, I transferred to MC. And I firmly believe I found just what I was looking for. While it is true that my class is only the second girls class to go through the girls side, MC has treated us well. The classes are engaging and rigorous and are preparing us well for college. In fact, AP classes are offered since freshamn year. Our athletics are also very strong. This past school year we had several teams make it to championships and finals. In fact, our boys varsity basketball team won the state championships. One opportunity I engaged in this past year was the XBSS retreat which is a 4-5 day retreat in Connecticut in which 7 students represent the school, grow spiritually, and advance there leadership skills. MC has truly helped me grow as a person and student; I am proud to be a lancer!... Read 145 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 765

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Andover, MA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  161 reviews

Alum: The great class of ‘75. We were the last class “de prepped “. We were two years apart and two years combined with Abbot. We met John Mason Kemper and carried on with “Doc” Sizer. We survived “Rinkydink” days and witnessed “Mother Phillips”. After all that, I’m totally jealous of what the students are offered and have available today. It’s awesome! And with “Need Blind” admission, who can compete! Go Big Blue!... Read 161 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 1,187

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Cambridge, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.46 out of 5  81 reviews

Parent: An outstanding, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and passionate team delivering world class education! ISB offers a strong curriculum, offers best practices from across the world, and gives our children the option of a global education. We have been very impressed in all aspects of our experience thus far, from management to operations, and most importantly the way everyone interacts with the children. It is a beautiful experience to watch a child get excited about learning a new language from a community they enjoy being a part of. The safety and wellbeing of our children and teachers is very apparent by their detailed and well thought out protocol surrounding the pandemic. Their consistent, supportive and transparent approach with families, along with open dialogue is much appreciated.... Read 81 reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• Students 570

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1