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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ - Established 2003
Catholic Memorial Top 25 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (MA)
The Roxbury Latin School Top 3 · Oldest Founding Date (MA)
Holy Name Parish School

West Roxbury ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,638 students in West Roxbury, MA, 49% of all K-12 students in West Roxbury, MA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
75% of private schools in West Roxbury, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,638
  • Average Tuition: $21,625
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View West Roxbury, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 4
  • # Students Served: 1,638
  • Average Tuition: $21,625
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View West Roxbury, MA School Trends

Top Ranked West Roxbury ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Catholic Memorial Photo
Catholic Memorial
Gr: 7-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 16
All-boys (Catholic)
235 Baker St
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 469-8000
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Holy Name Parish School Photo
Holy Name Parish School
Gr: NS-6 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
535 W Roxbury Pkwy
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
(1)
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The Roxbury Latin School Photo
The Roxbury Latin School
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys
101 Saint Theresa Avenue
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 477-6316
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Map of St. Theresa School
St. Theresa School
Gr: NS-6 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
40 Saint Theresa Ave
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 323-1050
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West Roxbury, MA ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
1,638
Students
-16.0% (-311 students) 10-yr
$21,625
Avg. Tuition
+7.9% (+$1,587) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+8.7% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Roxbury)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,638 Students
126,500 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025410159179
2024403156172
2023409159174
2022414162185
2021413159180
2020417155171
2019418157175
2018470157172
2017473160180
2016487159178
2015487152167
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% Students of Color
25%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202525%31%34%
202424%29%34%
202323%30%33%
202228%29%33%
202125%28%32%
202024%27%32%
201922%26%31%
201821%25%31%
201724%26%32%
201623%27%32%
201523%28%32%
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0.51
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.510.630.65
20240.510.630.65
20230.520.620.65
20220.530.600.64
20210.520.600.64
20200.520.590.64
20190.460.570.63
20180.520.580.63
20170.500.550.61
20160.500.550.61
20150.500.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%6%5%
20244%6%5%
20235%6%5%
20224%7%4%
20214%6%4%
20204%7%4%
20196%6%4%
20185%5%4%
20174%6%4%
20165%5%4%
20155%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
69 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%6%9%
20244%6%9%
20234%6%9%
20224%5%8%
20214%5%9%
20204%5%9%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
20174%4%8%
20164%4%8%
20154%5%8%
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# Black Students
212 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
13%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202513%7%7%
202413%7%7%
202312%7%8%
202212%6%7%
202112%6%7%
202012%6%8%
20197%6%7%
20187%6%7%
20177%6%7%
20167%6%7%
20157%7%8%
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# White Students
1,153 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
68%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202568%54%52%
202468%54%52%
202367%56%52%
202267%58%54%
202167%59%54%
202067%59%54%
201973%61%56%
201867%61%56%
201769%63%58%
201668%64%58%
201568%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
185 Students
33,185 Students
% of Others Students
11%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202511%27%26%
202411%27%26%
202312%25%25%
202213%24%25%
202113%24%25%
202013%23%24%
201910%22%24%
201817%23%23%
201716%21%22%
201616%21%22%
201516%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
159 Teachers
15,774 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202510:18:111:1
202410:18:111:1
202310:18:111:1
202210:18:111:1
202111:18:111:1
202011:18:112:1
201912:19:112:1
201812:19:112:1
201713:19:112:1
201613:19:112:1
201513:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202583%67%55%
202483%67%54%
202383%67%54%
202282%67%54%
202182%67%54%
202081%66%54%
201981%66%53%
201881%65%53%
201783%64%53%
201683%64%52%
201583%64%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025171415
2024171415
2023161415
2022161415
2021161415
2020161415
2019161415
2018161415
2017161415
2016171415
2015171415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025151613
2024151512
2023161411
2022171511
2021171411
2020171411
2019171311
2018171311
2017171310
2016181210
2015181110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,625
$26,503

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$21,625$26,485$15,012
2024$21,336$27,159$13,254
2023$24,223$25,129$12,626
2022$23,365$24,457$12,187
2021$21,798$22,623$11,800
2020$26,450$21,672$11,512
2019$26,450$20,983$11,293
2018$26,450$20,804$11,017
2017$25,100$20,615$10,708
2016$20,738$20,164$10,356
2015$20,038$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
35%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202535%36%34%
202435%36%34%
202335%37%34%
202220%36%33%
202120%35%33%
202037%35%32%
201937%34%31%
201837%33%30%
201735%32%30%
201636%31%29%
201537%31%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,005
$17,671

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$18,005$17,137$7,073
2024$18,005$16,262$6,930
2023$18,005$15,114$6,469
2022$24,710$14,744$6,289
2021$24,090$14,176$6,055
2020$24,090$14,234$5,921
2019$24,090$13,455$5,795
2018$24,090$12,706$5,456
2017$22,702$12,090$5,319
2016$20,237$12,060$5,105
2015$20,237$12,547$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$212 million
$91.96 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
73%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Roxbury, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202562%71%81%
202270%70%85%
202170%71%85%
202070%71%85%
201970%71%85%
201870%71%85%
201770%71%85%
201670%70%85%
201543%69%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Roxbury, MA?
The top ranked private schools in West Roxbury, MA include St. Theresa School, The Roxbury Latin School, and Catholic Memorial.
How many private schools are located in West Roxbury?
4 private schools are located in West Roxbury.
What percentage of students in West Roxbury go to private school?
49% of all K-12 students in West Roxbury are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Roxbury?
75% of private schools in West Roxbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in West Roxbury are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in West Roxbury include: Holy Name Parish School vs. St. Theresa School, St. Theresa School vs. Holy Name Parish School

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