48 Schools Rated • 2023-24 Data
Data-Driven Investigation

Why Expensive School Districts Aren't Actually Better

Dover-Sherborn, Weston, and Wellesley charge $700K-$1.4M home price premiums for schools that deliver statistically identical outcomes to moderate-income suburbs. See the data.

Boston-Area Private Schools

Greater Boston has some of the most prestigious private schools in the country. Here's a quick reference for buyers considering independent school options alongside public district quality.

SchoolLocationGradesTypeTuition (2024–25)Ranking / Notes
The Winsor SchoolBoston (Fenway)5–12Girls$61,700Top-ranked girls school in New England; strong Ivy placement
Roxbury LatinWest Roxbury7–12Boys$43,500Consistently ranked #1 boys' school in the US; 38% receive financial aid
Nobles & GreenoughDedhamK–12Co-ed$60,660Broad excellence; 25% of families receive financial aid
BB&N (Buckingham Browne & Nichols)CambridgeJK–12Co-ed$61,850Exceptional STEM; Cambridge location; 23% receive aid
Milton AcademyMilton9–12 (day/boarding)Co-ed$66,900Boarding & day; strong arts + sports; 31% receive aid
Belmont HillBelmont7–12Boys$47,400Elite boys school; strong college placement; non-boarding
Dana HallWellesley6–12Girls$57,900Girls' day school; rigorous academics; Wellesley location
Thayer AcademyBraintree6–12Co-ed$50,200Strong athletics and academics on South Shore
Tip: Financial aid is widely available — even households earning $250K–$400K often qualify at top schools. Apply regardless of income. Tuition figures are approximate 2024–25 day-school rates.

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