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The Williston Northampton School Photo - Williston promises an academic culture that respects your ability to think for yourself and gives you the right balance of structure and freedom to make the most of it. You'll be immersed in a challenging curriculum that cultivates active, lifelong learning. And with an average class size of 13 students, your teachers are truly going to know you.
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Best Massachusetts Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 12,123 students located throughout Massachusetts.
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Top Massachusetts Boarding Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Applewild School
Applewild School Photo - Upper School students participate in challenging courses in English, math, and social studies. They study science through experiential work and collaborative experiments.
120 Prospect Street
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
The Bement School
The Bement School Photo
94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342
(413) 774-4209
Gr: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 45% Tuition listed
Berkshire School
Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire School is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school for 400 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates, offering a forward-thinking curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities on a 400-acre campus in Sheffield, Mass.
(17)
245 North Undermountain Road
Sheffield, MA 01257
(413) 229-1003
Gr: 9-12, PG | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 20% Tuition listed
Brooks School
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
(Episcopal)
(10)
1160 Great Pond Road
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
Buxton School Photo - At Buxton, we provide the time, experience, and environment that inspire young people to learn more and go deeper. Our students are doers, both in school and in life. Education at Buxton is not passive; it is a stimulating and constant process of questioning, discovering, synthesizing and sharing.
(1)
291 South Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
(413) 458-3919
Gr: 9-12, PG | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
The Cambridge School of Weston
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - With over 250 courses to choose from, our dynamic curriculum allows students to balance engaging foundational courses with exploration and in-depth study as they choose from offerings like: "Multivariable Calculus," "The Biology of Cancer," "Wearable Art," "Japanese Women Writers," and "U.S. Cold War and Vietnam."
(15)
45 Georgian Road
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 642-8650
Gr: 9-12, PG | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
CATS Academy Boston
CATS Academy Boston Photo - Adams Hall
(1)
2001 Washington Street
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
Cushing Academy
Cushing Academy Photo - Main Building
(2)
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7300
Gr: 9-12, PG | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Dana Hall School
Dana Hall School Photo - The Dana Hall Dragons are ready to roar.
(6)
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day) | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield Academy Photo
(14)
7 Boyden Lane
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
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill School Photo - The PJM STEM center houses science and math classrooms, labs, and makerspaces. Anything that can be imagined can be created in the PJM STEM center!
(2)
P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 477-6000
Gr: 8-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Fay School
Fay School Photo - Fay School is an independent, co-educational school 25 miles from Boston serving students in kindergarten through grade 9, with boarding available for grades 7-9. Our school is a place of discovery, challenge, collaboration, and growth - a closely-knit learning community where our skillful, dedicated faculty inspires students to achieve excellence in all pursuits.
(1)
48 Main Street
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
The Fessenden School
The Fessenden School Photo
250 Waltham Street
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
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo - Beautiful Setting: A 456-acre campus with extensive facilities for academics, athletics, and visual and performing arts.
(8)
1 Elm Street
Byfield, MA 01922
(978) 499-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 23% Tuition listed
Hillside School
Hillside School Photo
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Gr: 4-9 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
Landmark School
Landmark School Photo - Beautiful Coastal Campus
(2)
429 Hale Street
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
Lawrence Academy
Lawrence Academy Photo
(1)
26 Powderhouse Road, P.O. Box 992
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1530
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 29% Tuition listed
The MacDuffie School
The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
(1)
66 School Street
Granby, MA 01033
(413) 255-0000
Gr: 6-12, PG | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 50% Tuition listed
Middlesex School
Middlesex School Photo - English Class
(29)
1400 Lowell Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 371-6524
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 18% Tuition listed
Milton Academy
Milton Academy Photo - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston's museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 130-acre New England campus-with green quads and lots of fall foliage.
(8)
170 Centre Street
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
Miss Hall's School
Miss Hall's School Photo - A talented, supportive community of learners awaits you at MHS. Our faculty are dedicated mentors who are passionate about their subjects and creative in their teaching, unafraid to ditch the textbook in favor of collaborative, project-based learning.
(4)
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
Gr: 9-12, PG | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
New England Innovation Academy
New England Innovation Academy Photo - At NEIA, we prepare the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams and shape a better world. Students discover their passion and Purpose, innovate with Impact, and prepare for what comes Next.
280 Locke Drive
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
Northfield Mount Hermon
Northfield Mount Hermon Photo - NMH is a coed boarding school serving 650 students in grades 9-12. We also offer a postgraduate year. Our wooded campus borders the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, and in this beautiful setting, we challenge young people to think hard, work hard, discover new talents, and hone the ones they already possess.
(14)
One Lamplighter Way
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
Phillips Academy Andover
Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
(16)
180 Main Street
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
St. Mark's School
St. Mark's School Photo - St. Mark's School
(Episcopal)
(7)
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6118
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Acceptance rate: 29% Tuition listed
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Our challenging and supportive learning environment encourages appropriate risk-taking by providing a safe space for making mistakes. Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
(15)
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Gr: 7-12, PG | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Tabor Academy
226 Front Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 291-8300
Gr: 9-12 Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
(3)
12 Highland Street
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
Wilbraham & Monson Academy
Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo
(11)
423 Main Street
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
The Williston Northampton School
The Williston Northampton School Photo - Williston promises an academic culture that respects your ability to think for yourself and gives you the right balance of structure and freedom to make the most of it. You'll be immersed in a challenging curriculum that cultivates active, lifelong learning. And with an average class size of 13 students, your teachers are truly going to know you.
(17)
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-3241
Gr: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed
The Winchendon School
The Winchendon School Photo
(2)
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-4476
Gr: 9-12, PG | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 8 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed
Worcester Academy
Worcester Academy Photo - With over 180 courses, 45 honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses and an immersive middle school curriculum, you are sure to find a course of instruction that excites you.
(1)
81 Providence Street
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 32 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 $73,386 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 (1480) in Massachusetts.
Which boarding schools in Massachusetts are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of boarding schools in Massachusetts include: Middlesex School vs. Deerfield Academy, Middlesex School vs. Phillips Academy Andover, Milton Academy vs. Phillips Academy Andover

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