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Best 02138 Massachusetts ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,441 students in 02138, MA (there are , serving 2,956 public students). 45% of all K-12 students in 02138, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 02138, MA include Shady Hill School, Fayerweather Street School, and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.
The average acceptance rate is 44%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
22% of private schools in 02138, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked 02138 Massachusetts ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cambridge Montessori School
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Montessori School
(6)
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
Gr: NS-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fayerweather Street School
(2)
765 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,043 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition listed
Haggerty School
110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Gr: K-6 | 279 students
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
96 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-0101
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Shady Hill School
Shady Hill School Photo
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 530 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Allium Montessori School
Allium Montessori School Photo
(3)
1555 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
Gr: 1-6 Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Cambridge KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
100 Cambridge Park Dr.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-0102
Gr: NS-PK
St. Pauls Choir School
St. Pauls Choir School Photo - We focus on boys and joy. Students at Saint Paul's Choir School have the healthiest recess in the region. They have 40 minutes of recess each day and another 20 minute break following dismissal, before the after school program begins. This time affords them the joys of being a young man and the chance to put their energy to work!
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(10)
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 02138, MA?
The top ranked private schools in 02138, MA include Shady Hill School, Fayerweather Street School, and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School.
How many private schools are located in 02138?
9 private schools are located in 02138.
How diverse are private schools in 02138?
02138 private schools are approximately 45% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 02138 go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in 02138 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 02138?
22% of private schools in 02138 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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