For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 12,215 students located throughout Massachusetts.
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Top Massachusetts Boarding Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Gr: 4-9 | PK-9 (day) | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 55% Tuition listed
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Gr: 9-12, PG | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 20% Tuition listed
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6272
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 25% Tuition listed
Buxton School
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291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Gr: 9-12, PG | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Gr: 9-12, PG | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Gr: 8-12, PG | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
Gr: 9-12, PG | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
7 Boyden Lane
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-1400
Gr: 9-12, PG | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 13% Tuition listed
P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Gr: 8-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Gr: 7-9 | K-9 (day) | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Gr: 5-9 | PK-9 (day) | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 23% Tuition listed
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Gr: 4-9 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
429 Hale Street
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
Prides Crossing, MA 01965
(978) 236-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2-12 (day) | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
26 Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 29% Tuition listed
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Gr: 6-12, PG | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 16% Tuition listed
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-2227
Gr: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 13% Tuition listed
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Gr: 9-12, PG | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Gr: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
One Lamplighter Way
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Mount Hermon, MA 01354
(413) 498-3227
Gr: 9-12, PG | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 31% Tuition listed
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Gr: 9-12, PG | 1,154 student Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 13% Tuition listed
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Gr: 7-12, PG | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
226 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
Natick, MA 01760
(508) 650-5020
Gr: 9-12, PG | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate: 47% Tuition listed
423 Main Street
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9107
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 596-9107
Gr: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
Gr: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
Gr: 9-12, PG | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5481
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 459-5481
Gr: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 65% Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Massachusetts?
There are 31 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 $75,393 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?
Milton Academy has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (13%) in Massachusetts.
What boarding school in Massachusetts has the highest average SAT scores?
Middlesex School has the highest average SAT scores (1460) in Massachusetts.
Which boarding schools in Massachusetts are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Massachusetts include: The Fessenden School vs. Hillside School, Middlesex School vs. Deerfield Academy, Middlesex School vs. Phillips Academy Andover
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