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Best Worcester County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 private high schools serving 5,879 students in Worcester County, MA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Worcester County, MA include Whitinsville Christian School, St. Mark's School, and The Winchendon School.
The average tuition cost is $43,015, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average tuition cost of $40,829.
43% of private high schools in Worcester County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Worcester County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fay School
Fay School Photo - Fay School is located on a 66-acre campus 25 miles from Boston in Southborough, Massachusetts, and is the oldest junior boarding school in the United States. Fay currently serves students in Kindergarten through grade nine, with an optional boarding program starting in grade seven.
(9)
48 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 490-8201
Gr: K-9 Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition listed
Whitinsville Christian School
Whitinsville Christian School Photo - Our actively engaged, student-focused, distinctively Christian learning environment includes a strong commitment to outdoor education, inspiring students to grow academically, creatively, and physically while integrating faith into every learning experience. Outdoor Education is a part of our core elementary curriculum.
(Calvinist)
(4)
279 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
Gr: PK-12 | 563 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Applewild School
Applewild School Photo
(5)
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
Gr: PK-9 | 345 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bancroft School
Bancroft School Photo
(4)
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cushing Academy
39 School Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
St. Bernard's High School
St. Bernard's High School Photo - Learn how the Bernardian way differs from other high schools by focusing on community, culture and Catholic values. To visit or to learn more, email admissions@stbernardshighschool.org.
(Catholic)
(2)
45 Harvard Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-3212
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
St. John's High School
All-boys (Catholic)
378 Main St
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
(508) 842-8934
Gr: 9-12 | 872 students
St. Mark's School
St. Mark's School Photo - St. Mark's School
(Episcopal)
(2)
25 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 786-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 74 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
144 Granite St
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 852-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 540 students
Seven Hills/stetson School
Seven Hills/stetson School Photo - Cutting Lodge
All-boys | Special Education School
455 South St
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4541
Gr: 4-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
South Lancaster Academy
South Lancaster Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
180-198 George Hill Road
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Winchendon School
The Winchendon School Photo
(3)
172 Ash Street
Winchendon, MA 01475
(978) 297-1223
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Worcester Academy
Worcester Academy Photo - On overhead of our historic campus in the city of Worcester, MA.
81 Providence Street
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 754-5302
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 Tuition listed
Bethany Christian Academy
(Christian)
(2)
15 Cape Rd
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 634-8171
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center For Applied Behavioral Instruction School
Special Education School
345 Greenwood St A
Worcester, MA 01607
(508) 363-0201
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
Devereux School
Special Education School
60 Miles Rd.
Rutland, MA 01543
(508) 886-4746
Gr: 2-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Doctor Franklin Perkins School
Special Education School
971 Main St
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-4980
Gr: 2-12 | 145 students
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill School Photo - A birds eye view of our 300 acre campus.
Special Program Emphasis
242 Old Petersham Rd
Hardwick, MA 01037
(413) 497-9208
Gr: 8-12 | 214 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Evergreen Center
Special Education School
345 Fortune Blvd
Milford, MA 01757
(508) 478-2631
Gr: 4-12 | 92 students
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel and Elementary School Building, Harvard, MA.
(Catholic)
(4)
282 Still River Rd
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-8296
Gr: 1-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mendon Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
70 Cape Road
Mendon, MA 01756
(508) 353-4250
Gr: 1-10 | 17 students
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
425 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 757-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rfk Don Watson Academy
Special Education School
220 Old Common Rd
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2511
Gr: 4-12 | 29 students
St. Thomas Aquinas School
(Catholic)
082 Main St
Warren, MA 01083
(413) 436-5056
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Summit Academy School For Alternative Learners
Summit Academy School For Alternative Learners Photo - Small group instruction with qualified special education teachers.
Special Education School
(1)
15 Jamesbury Dr
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 751-8500
Gr: 2-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Trivium School
Trivium School Photo - The main building of the school
(Catholic)
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Valley View School
Valley View School Photo
All-boys | Special Education School
(12)
91 Oakham Rd
North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 867-6505
Gr: 5-11 | 35 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Viewpoint Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
26 Ellis Rd
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-2219
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Avg. class size: 3 students
Youth Opportunities Upheld School
Alternative School
130 Elm St
Millbury, MA 01527
(508) 865-0533
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Worcester County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cottage Hill Academy (Closed 2025)
All-girls | Alternative School
83 Hospital Rd
Baldwinville, MA 01436
(978) 652-1117
Gr: 5-10 | 9 students
G Stanley Hall School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
41 Randolph Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-5060
Gr: 4-5 | 3 students
365 Lindell Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
(978) 537-4939
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
34 Hillsville Road
North Brookfield, MA 01535
(508) 867-9057
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
135 Bryn Mawr Avenue
Auburn, MA 01501
(508) 842-2116
Gr: PK-K | 21 students Avg. class size: 13 students Acceptance rate listed
370 Worcester St
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-1532
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
171 South St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-7635
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Tuition listed
12 Day Street Box 818
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-2735
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
35 Columbus Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
120 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(978) 537-1007
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Avg. class size: 16 students Acceptance rate listed
128 Franklin Street
Clinton, MA 01510
(978) 365-3137
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students
781 Grove St
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-5555
Gr: 7-12 | 503 students
116 Brookfield Road
Fiskdale, MA 01518
(508) 347-8059
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
23 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 393-3555
Gr: NS | 23 students

Overview

This County (Worcester County)
This State (MA)
# Schools
30 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
5,879 Students
57,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
966 Teachers
8,491 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
70%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1287
(Out of 1600)
1289
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$43,015
$40,829
Average Summer Program Cost
$10,088
$5,653
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$24,151
$27,641
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
62%
Average Endowment Size
$78.14 million
$112.36 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.52
# American Indian Students
9 Students
127 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
431 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
399 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
358 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
4,945 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
72%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
35 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
714 Students
7,401 Students
% of Others Students
11%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Worcester County, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Worcester County, MA include Whitinsville Christian School, St. Mark's School, and The Winchendon School.
How many private high schools are located in Worcester County?
29 private high schools are located in Worcester County.
How much do private high schools cost in Worcester County?
The average tuition cost is $43,015, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $40,829.
How diverse are private high schools in Worcester County?
Worcester County private high schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Worcester County?
43% of private high schools in Worcester County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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