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Best Norfolk County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 118 private schools serving 19,981 students in Norfolk County, MA (there are , serving 98,336 public students). 17% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average tuition cost is $28,942, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.
34% of private schools in Norfolk County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 118
  • # Students Served: 19,981
  • Average Tuition: $28,942
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Norfolk County, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 118
  • # Students Served: 19,981
  • Average Tuition: $28,942
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 36%
  • Acceptance Rate: 65%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Norfolk County, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Norfolk County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Dedham Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
(1)
Delphi Academy of Boston Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
564 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 333-9610
(8)
The Sage School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
171 Mechanic St
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
(12)
The Woodward School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 22
All-girls
1102 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 773-5610
(7)
Apple Orchard School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
282 D Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 731-6463
(1)
Archbishop Williams High School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 648 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
40 Independence Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 535-6051
(1)
Blessed Sacrament School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 319 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
808 East Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 668-2336
(4)
Map of Blue Cross Blue Shield Ma Center For Children
Gr: K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Enterprise Dr
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 246-8002
Map of The Blue Hill Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 57 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
163 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5230
Cats Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
2001 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
(857) 400-9700
Charles River School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
6 Old Meadow Road
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-8213
(10)
Map of Clark School Boston
Gr: NS-2 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
1 Whitman Road, Canton
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Dana Hall School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 441 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 36
All-girls
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
(1)
Dexter Southfield School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,027 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 37
20 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
(1)
Fontbonne Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 31
All-girls (Catholic)
930 Brook Road
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 615-3014
League School for Autism Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
300 Boston Providence Turnpike
Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 850-3900
Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
34 Philbrick Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 232-4452
Milton Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,020 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 56
170 Centre Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 898-1798
Montrose School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 24
All-girls (Catholic)
29 North St
Medfield, MA 02052
(508) 359-2423
(1)
Map of Noble And Greenough School
Gr: 7-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18
10 Campus Drive
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 320-7271
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Norfolk County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Brookline Knowledge Beginnings Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5 Brookline Place
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 730-4311
Map of Kids Connection Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
468 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 328-6329
Map of The Learning Center For Deaf Children
Gr: K-7 | 30 students
Special Education School
30 Seton Way
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 963-5110
Map of Millis Country Day School
Gr: K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
210 Pleasant St
Millis, MA 02054
(508) 376-8425
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
22 Pray Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 773-8080
Map of St. Mary School
Gr: K-9 | 127 students
Catholic
121 Crescent St
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 773-5237
Map of St. Paul School
Gr: NS-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Catholic
10 Atwood St
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-1510
(2)

Overview

Category
This State (MA)
US
# Schools
124 Schools
# Students
19,981 Students
126,399 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2,517 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
67%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1286
(Out of 1600)
1287
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,942
$26,745
Average Summer Program Cost
$525
$2,802
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$26,645
$17,671
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$60.02 million
$87.88 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
51 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,522 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
727 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
1,272 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
10,455 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
54%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
5,214 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
27%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Norfolk County, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Norfolk County, MA include St. Mary Of The Assumption School, Milton Academy, and Dexter Southfield School.
How many private schools are located in Norfolk County?
118 private schools are located in Norfolk County.
How much do private schools cost in Norfolk County?
The average tuition cost is $28,942, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,745.
How diverse are private schools in Norfolk County?
Norfolk County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Norfolk County go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Norfolk County are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Norfolk County?
34% of private schools in Norfolk County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Norfolk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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