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Wilmington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 372 students in Wilmington, MA, 12% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
25% of private schools in Wilmington, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Wilmington, MA (2026-27)

Abundant Life Christian School and Learning Center Photo
Abundant Life Christian School and Learning Center
Gr: NS-8 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
173 Church St
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 657-8710
(6)
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Map of The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
The May Center School For Autism Developmntl Disabilties
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Special Education School
50-e Concord St Ste 550
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 909-3990
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Map of Tender Learning Centre
Tender Learning Centre
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
668 Main St
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 203-4040
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Map of The Wonder Years Learning Center
The Wonder Years Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
148 Lowell Street
Wilmington, MA 01887
(978) 658-8282
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Wilmington, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+300.0% (+3 schools) 10-yr
372
Students
+365.0% (+292 students) 10-yr
$10,000
Avg. Tuition
+25.1% (+$2,005) 6-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
-5.6% (-1 student) 10-yr
23%
Students of Color
+187.5% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+28.6% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wilmington)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
854 Schools
# Students
372 Students
126,294 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202593159179
202493156172
202398159174
2022171162185
2021156159180
2020131155171
2019142157175
2018142157172
2017146160180
2016131159178
201580152167
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% Students of Color
23%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202523%31%34%
202423%29%34%
202320%30%33%
202225%29%33%
202121%28%32%
202020%27%32%
201914%26%31%
201814%25%31%
201724%26%32%
201614%27%32%
20158%28%32%
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0.61
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.610.630.65
20240.610.630.65
20230.600.620.65
20220.560.600.64
20210.580.600.64
20200.590.590.64
20190.590.570.63
20180.590.580.63
20170.580.550.61
20160.590.550.61
20150.280.550.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%5%
20243%6%5%
20233%6%5%
20222%7%4%
20212%6%4%
20203%7%4%
20192%6%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%6%4%
20163%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%6%9%
20243%6%9%
20233%6%9%
20222%5%8%
20212%5%9%
20202%5%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20151%5%8%
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# Black Students
21 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256%7%7%
20246%7%7%
20235%7%8%
20224%6%7%
20214%6%7%
20205%6%8%
20195%6%7%
20185%6%7%
20175%6%7%
20165%6%7%
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# White Students
152 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
41%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202541%54%52%
202441%54%52%
202339%56%52%
202238%58%54%
202142%59%54%
202050%59%54%
201946%61%56%
201846%61%56%
201745%63%58%
201650%64%58%
201515%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
175 Students
33,181 Students
% of Others Students
47%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202547%27%26%
202447%27%26%
202350%25%25%
202254%24%25%
202150%24%25%
202040%23%24%
201945%22%24%
201845%23%23%
201746%21%22%
201640%21%22%
201584%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
41 Teachers
15,784 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259:18:111:1
20249:18:111:1
202310:18:111:1
202211:18:111:1
202110:18:111:1
20208:18:112:1
201910:19:112:1
201810:19:112:1
201710:19:112:1
20169:19:112:1
20157:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
68%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202545%67%55%
202445%67%54%
202340%67%54%
202240%67%54%
202140%67%54%
202030%66%54%
201930%66%53%
201830%65%53%
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Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025171415
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021161415
2020161415
2019161415
2018161415
2017161415
2016161415
2015181415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$26,570

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$10,000$26,485$15,012
2024$10,000$25,400$14,622
2023$9,400$24,283$14,057
2022$8,900$23,278$13,504
2021$8,400$22,595$13,232
2020$7,995$21,950$12,915
2019$7,995$21,348$12,656
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearWilmington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515%36%34%
202415%36%34%
202320%37%34%
202220%36%33%
202135%35%33%
202050%35%32%
201950%34%31%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wilmington, MA?
4 private schools are located in Wilmington, MA.
What percentage of students in Wilmington go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Wilmington are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wilmington?
25% of private schools in Wilmington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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