For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 2,275 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Massachusetts include Mount Alvernia Academy, Stoneleigh-Burnham School, and St. Mary Of The Assumption School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
71% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top Ranked Massachusetts Blue Ribbon ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 774-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
20 Manet Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 527-7540
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 527-7540
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2015, 2022 Tuition listed
75 Commercial St
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Extracurrculars: 3
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2014 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
90 Pickering Street
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Needham, MA 02492
(781) 444-4459
Gr: NS-8 | 417 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
67 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-7184
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-7184
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Massachusetts include Mount Alvernia Academy, Stoneleigh-Burnham School, and St. Mary Of The Assumption School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Massachusetts?
7 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
71% of blue ribbon private elementary schools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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