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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003

Medford ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 875 students in Medford, MA, 17% of all K-12 students in Medford, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private schools in Medford, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Medford ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Eliot-Pearson Children's School Photo
Eliot-Pearson Children's School
Gr: PK-K
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
105 College Avenue
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-3434
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Map of Eliot-pearson Children's School
Eliot-pearson Children's School
Gr: PK-2 | 60 students
Alternative School
105 College Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(617) 627-2424
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Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: NS-8 | 479 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
132 High St
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 396-3636
(4)
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Map of St. Raphael School
St. Raphael School
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students
Catholic
516 High St
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 483-3373
(1)
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Medford, Massachusetts ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School
Gr: K-9 | 231 students
Catholic
1 Saint Clare Rd
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 395-9170
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Medford, MA ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

4
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
875
Students
-41.1% (-610 students) 10-yr
$8,806
Avg. Tuition
+1.8% (+$156)
18
Avg. Class Size
+5.9% (+1 student)
22%
Students of Color
-26.7% (-8.0 pp) 10-yr
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+35.7% (+5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Medford)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
875 Students
126,500 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025236159179
2024292156172
2023280159174
2022285162185
2021285159180
2020285155171
2019281157175
2018281157172
2017291160180
2016291159178
2015248152167
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% Students of Color
22%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202524%31%34%
202422%29%34%
202327%30%33%
202226%29%33%
202126%28%32%
202026%27%32%
201931%26%31%
201831%25%31%
201729%26%32%
201629%27%32%
201530%28%32%
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0.61
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.610.630.65
20240.610.630.65
20230.640.620.65
20220.630.600.64
20210.630.600.64
20200.630.590.64
20190.640.570.63
20180.640.580.63
20170.600.550.61
20160.600.550.61
20150.610.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20236%6%5%
20226%7%4%
20216%6%4%
20206%7%4%
20197%6%4%
20187%5%4%
20176%6%4%
20166%5%4%
20155%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%9%
20243%6%9%
20236%6%9%
20227%5%8%
20217%5%9%
20207%5%9%
20196%5%8%
20186%5%8%
20175%4%8%
20165%4%8%
20155%5%8%
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# Black Students
59 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257%7%7%
20247%7%7%
20238%7%8%
20227%6%7%
20217%6%7%
20207%6%8%
201912%6%7%
201812%6%7%
201713%6%7%
201613%6%7%
201513%7%8%
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# White Students
470 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
54%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202554%54%52%
202454%54%52%
202353%56%52%
202254%58%54%
202154%59%54%
202054%59%54%
201955%61%56%
201855%61%56%
201759%63%58%
201659%64%58%
201558%64%58%
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# 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
273 Students
33,185 Students
% of Others Students
31%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202531%27%26%
202431%27%26%
202327%25%25%
202226%24%25%
202126%24%25%
202026%23%24%
201920%22%24%
201820%23%23%
201717%21%22%
201617%21%22%
201519%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
15,774 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMedford, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202514:18:111:1
202419:18:111:1
202316:18:111:1
202213:18:111:1
202113:18:111:1
202013:18:112:1
201914:19:112:1
201814:19:112:1
201715:19:112:1
201615:19:112:1
201514:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
67%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,806
$26,503
Average Summer Program Cost
$650
$2,802
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Medford, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Medford, MA include St. Raphael School, St. Joseph Elementary School, and Eliot-Pearson Children's School.
How many private schools are located in Medford?
4 private schools are located in Medford.
What percentage of students in Medford go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Medford are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Medford?
50% of private schools in Medford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Medford are often viewed compared to one another?

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