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Most Selective Private Preschools in Massachusetts

Name: Massachusetts Average Acceptance Rate Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 83% per year (2026-27).

The most selective school in Massachusetts is Shady Hill School, with an acceptance rate of 25%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 103
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 25%–71%
MA School Avg.: 83%
National School Avg.: 87%

Quick Facts (26-27)

# MA Schools Ranked: 103
Top 20 Range (Acceptance Rate): 25%–71%
MA School Avg.: 83%
National School Avg.: 87%

Massachusetts Average Acceptance Rate (Trends)

Total Growth: (-1.2%) (-1% since 2015)

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Year	National avg	Massachusetts (MA) avg
2025	83%	81% (▼ 2 pp)
2024	88%	83% (— 0 pp)
2023	88%	83% (▲ 1 pp)
2022	88%	82% (▼ 2 pp)
2021	88%	84% (▼ 1 pp)
2020	88%	85% (— 0 pp)
2019	88%	85% (▲ 1 pp)
2018	88%	84% (▲ 1 pp)
2017	88%	83% (— 0 pp)
2016	88%	83% (▲ 1 pp)
2015	88%	82%

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Acceptance Rate Range: 25% 80% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average private preschools acceptance rate?

The Massachusetts average private preschools acceptance rate is 83% for 2026-27.

What are the most selective private preschools in Massachusetts?

The top ranked private preschools in Massachusetts include Shady Hill School, Fayerweather Street School and The Sage School.

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