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Brighton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 654 students in Brighton, MA, 22% of all K-12 students in Brighton, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
83% of private schools in Brighton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Brighton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Saint Columbkille Partnership School Photo
Saint Columbkille Partnership School
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
25 Arlington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
(1)
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Map of Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-girls (Jewish)
198 Strathmore Road
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-7547
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Map of Kennedy Day School
Kennedy Day School
Gr: Inquire with school | 56 students
Special Education School
30 Warren St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3800
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Mesivta High School Of Greater Boston
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
All-boys (Jewish)
34 Sparhawk St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 779-0166
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Map of Shaloh House Hebrew Day School
Shaloh House Hebrew Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Jewish
29 Chestnut Hill Ave
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 787-2200
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Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
74 Corey Rd
Brighton, MA 02135
(781) 499-2332
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Brighton, Massachusetts ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

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Our Lady Of The Presentation
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students
Catholic
634 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 782-8670
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Brighton, MA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
654
Students
+17.2% (+96 students) 10-yr
$11,575
Avg. Tuition
+127.0% (+$6,475) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+83.3% (+5 students) 10-yr
44%
Students of Color
+2.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-27.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brighton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
852 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearBrighton, MA Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
654 Students
126,399 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025109159179
2024109156172
2023112159174
2022120162185
2021120159180
2020117155171
2019126157175
2018129157172
2017112160180
2016112159178
2015112152167
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% Students of Color
44%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202544%31%34%
202444%29%34%
202346%30%33%
202242%29%33%
202142%28%32%
202042%27%32%
201949%26%31%
201841%25%31%
201743%26%32%
201643%27%32%
201543%28%32%
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0.58
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.580.630.65
20240.580.630.65
20230.610.620.65
20220.600.600.64
20210.600.600.64
20200.590.590.64
20190.620.570.63
20180.620.580.63
20170.620.550.61
20160.620.550.61
20150.620.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256%6%5%
20246%6%5%
20235%6%5%
20226%7%4%
20216%6%4%
20207%7%4%
20196%6%4%
20186%5%4%
20176%6%4%
20166%5%4%
20156%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
78 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202512%6%9%
202412%6%9%
202315%6%9%
202210%5%8%
202110%5%9%
202010%5%9%
20199%5%8%
20189%5%8%
20176%4%8%
20166%4%8%
20156%5%8%
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# Black Students
35 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%7%7%
20245%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20225%6%7%
20215%6%7%
20205%6%8%
20195%6%7%
20185%6%7%
20172%6%7%
20162%6%7%
20152%7%8%
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# White Students
405 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
62%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202562%54%52%
202462%54%52%
202358%56%52%
202259%58%54%
202159%59%54%
202060%59%54%
201957%61%56%
201856%61%56%
201750%63%58%
201650%64%58%
201550%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
95 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
15%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515%27%26%
202415%27%26%
202317%25%25%
202220%24%25%
202120%24%25%
202018%23%24%
201923%22%24%
201824%23%23%
201736%21%22%
201636%21%22%
201536%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
78 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
20238:18:111:1
202210:18:111:1
202110:18:111:1
202010:18:112:1
20198:19:112:1
20188:19:112:1
20178:19:112:1
20168:19:112:1
201511:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202590%67%55%
202498%67%54%
202398%67%54%
202298%67%54%
202198%67%54%
202098%66%54%
201995%66%53%
201895%65%53%
201795%64%53%
201695%64%52%
201595%64%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025111415
2024111415
2023111415
2022111415
2021111415
2020111415
2019111415
201881415
201781415
201661415
201561415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,575
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$11,575$26,485$15,012
2024$11,100$27,159$13,254
2023$11,100$25,129$12,626
2022$10,950$24,457$12,187
2021$10,950$22,623$11,800
2020$10,700$21,672$11,512
2019$10,200$20,983$11,293
2018$9,050$20,804$11,017
2017$9,050$20,615$10,708
2016$5,100$20,164$10,356
2015$5,100$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
47%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202547%36%34%
202447%36%34%
202342%37%34%
202244%36%33%
202144%35%33%
202048%35%32%
201940%34%31%
201839%33%30%
201739%32%30%
201639%31%29%
201539%31%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,200
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$3,200$17,137$7,073
2024$3,200$16,262$6,930
2023$3,200$15,114$6,469
2022$1,500$14,744$6,289
2021$1,500$14,176$6,055
2020$1,500$14,234$5,921
2019$1,500$13,455$5,795
2018$1,500$12,706$5,456
2017$1,500$12,090$5,319
2016$1,500$12,060$5,105
2015$1,500$12,547$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$87.88 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
69%
71%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brighton, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Brighton, MA is Saint Columbkille Partnership School.
How many private schools are located in Brighton?
6 private schools are located in Brighton.
How diverse are private schools in Brighton?
Brighton private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Brighton go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Brighton are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
83% of private schools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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