For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 2,065 students in Braintree, MA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Braintree, MA include Thayer Academy, Cats Academy, and Archbishop Williams High School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private elementary schools in Braintree, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Braintree ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
Gr: 7-12 | 648 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Gr: 8-12 | 327 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
745 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 664-2201
Gr: 5-12 | 686 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Granite Academy
Special Education School
6 Columbian St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-3945
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 380-3945
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meeting House Montessori School
Montessori School
25 Brow Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-7877
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-7877
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Of Assisi School
(Catholic)
850 Washington St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-0842
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 848-0842
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 19 students
South Shore Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
250 Washington St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-4556
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-4556
Gr: 2-7 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Braintree, MA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Braintree, MA include Thayer Academy, Cats Academy, and Archbishop Williams High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Braintree?
8 private elementary schools are located in Braintree.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Braintree?
Braintree private elementary schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Braintree?
50% of private elementary schools in Braintree are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
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