For the 2023 school year, there are 34 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 13,156 students located throughout Massachusetts.
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Top Massachusetts Boarding Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Grades: 4-9
PK-9 (day)
PK-9 (day)
| 330 students
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Grades: 3-9
K-9 (day)
K-9 (day)
| 220 students
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 425 students
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 310 students
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Grades: 8-12, PG
| 400 students
785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0806
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-0806
Grades: 9-12, PG
8-12, PG (day)
8-12, PG (day)
| 190 students
Cushing Academy
(3)
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 390 students
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Grades: 9-12
5-12 (day)
5-12 (day)
| 481 students
P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Grades: 8-12
| 220 students
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Grades: 5-9
PK-9 (day)
PK-9 (day)
| 537 students
1 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
282 Farmers Row, Box 991
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-7510
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-7510
Grades: 8-12
| 380 students
P.O. Box 227
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
Grades: 9-12
2-12 (day)
2-12 (day)
| 470 students
26 Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Grades: 6-12, PG
| 275 students
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
Grades: 9-12
K-12 (day)
K-12 (day)
| 710 students
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 200 students
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Grades: 8-12
6-12 (day)
6-12 (day)
| 96 students
One Lamplighter Way
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 645 students
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 1,146 students
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6118
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6118
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Grades: 7-12, PG
| 150 students
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 284 students
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9107
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9107
Grades: 8-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
6-12, PG (day)
| 400 students
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
Grades: 9-12, PG
7-12, PG (day)
7-12, PG (day)
| 400 students
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 285 students
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5481
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5481
Grades: 9-12, PG
6-12, PG (day)
6-12, PG (day)
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Massachusetts?
There are 34 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Massachusetts.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Massachusetts?
The average Massachusetts boarding school tuition cost is $67,627 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Massachusetts?
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy), founded in 1763, is the oldest boarding school in Massachusetts.
What boarding school in Massachusetts has the lowest acceptance rates?
Groton School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (9%) in Massachusetts.
What boarding school in Massachusetts has the highest average SAT scores?
Phillips Academy Andover has the highest average SAT scores (1446) in Massachusetts.
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