For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,136 students in Arlington, MA (there are , serving 5,997 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Arlington, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Arlington, MA include St. Agnes School, Lesley Ellis School, and Arlington Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
50% of private schools in Arlington, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Arlington ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
16 Medford St
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7770
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
34 Winter Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 641-1346
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 641-1346
Gr: NS-8 | 251 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
39 Medford Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-9031
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-9031
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arlington Children's Center Inc
Daycare / Preschool
17 Irving Street
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 646-9307
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 646-9307
Gr: NS-K | 112 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Arlington, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Arlington, MA include St. Agnes School, Lesley Ellis School, and Arlington Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Arlington?
4 private schools are located in Arlington.
What percentage of students in Arlington go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Arlington are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arlington?
50% of private schools in Arlington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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