Private School Cost in Boston 2026
Private schools in Boston average $36,800/year. 198% above national avg. Religious schools run $18,500/year; independent schools average $56,000/year.
City Average
$36,800
per year
Monthly Est.
$3,067
per month
Private Schools
280
in Boston
vs National
+$24,450
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Boston (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$30,000/yr
~$2,500/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$36,800/yr
~$3,066/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$46,000/yr
~$3,833/mo
Tuition by School Type in Boston
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$18,500/yr
+131% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$56,000/yr
+124% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$36,800/yr
+198% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Boston
Starting From
$9,500
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$36,800
Typical school
Top End
$64,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Boston private schools fall between $9,500 and $64,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Boston: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Boston Latin School (Exam) | $0 |
| Roxbury Latin School | $0 |
| Belmont Hill School | $59,800 |
| Boston College High School | $23,100 |
| Catholic Memorial School | $20,800 |
| Newton Country Day School | $47,200 |
Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.
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