草榴社区

Meridian Academy Photo - Students in our 8th grade Marine Science class carry out original field research in the Charles River with Sea Perches -- remotely-operated submersible vessels designed at MIT and built by the students.

Best Jamaica Plain 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,047 students in Jamaica Plain, MA (there are , serving 3,398 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Jamaica Plain, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Jamaica Plain, MA include Pallotta Day School, Meridian Academy, and British International School Of Boston.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
17% of private schools in Jamaica Plain, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Jamaica Plain 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
British International School Of Boston
British International School Of Boston Photo
Alternative School
(8)
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 522 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
3815 Washington St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 837-6957
Gr: NS-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Meridian Academy
Meridian Academy Photo - Students in our 8th grade Marine Science class carry out original field research in the Charles River with Sea Perches -- remotely-operated submersible vessels designed at MIT and built by the students.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pallotta Day School
Special Education School
1125 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-5221
Gr: 2-8 | 28 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Nativity Preparatory School
Nativity Preparatory School Photo - The soccer team in action
All-boys (Catholic)
39 Lamartine St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(857) 728-0031
Gr: 4-8 | 72 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Neighborhood Schools Inc
(1)
34 Peter Parley Rd
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-0880
Gr: K-6 | 58 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
93 Sedgwick St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-4881
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Knight Childrens Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
161 S Huntington Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 267-3700
Gr: 2-9 | 21 students
19 Saint Joseph Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-4040
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
86 Wachusett St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-7733
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students

Overview

This Town (Jamaica Plain)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,047 Students
126,979 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
131 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
67%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1340
(Out of 1600)
1289
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
29

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,394
$26,435
Average % on Financial Aid
69%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$26,000
$17,299
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%
# Black Students
90 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
12%
7%
# White Students
454 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
58%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
151 Students
33,470 Students
% of Others Students
19%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Jamaica Plain, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Jamaica Plain, MA include Pallotta Day School, Meridian Academy, and British International School Of Boston.
How many private schools are located in Jamaica Plain?
6 private schools are located in Jamaica Plain.
How diverse are private schools in Jamaica Plain?
Jamaica Plain private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Jamaica Plain go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Jamaica Plain are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jamaica Plain?
17% of private schools in Jamaica Plain are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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