The average private preschool in Massachusetts was founded around 1971 (2025).
The oldest private preschool in Massachusetts is Derby Academy, founded in 1784.
Year Founded Range: 1784
1903
Avg. Year Founded: 1879
Oldest Private Preschools in Massachusetts (2025)
School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #22.
Friends Academy![Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...]( "Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...")
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1810
Grades: PK-8
1088 Tucker Road
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-1356
Rank: #33.
Perkins School For The Blind![Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.]( "Perkins School For The Blind Photo - A student smiles broadly at his mother as a teacher offers his right hand for a low five.")
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1829
Grades: PK-12
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 972-7573
Rank: #44.
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: PK-8
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Rank: #55.
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: NS-12
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Rank: #66.
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: NS-6
428 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Rank: #77.
Ymca Center For Child Development Wee Wuns Prek Kdgn
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: NS
75 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-6694
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 852-6694
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Clark School Boston
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: NS-2
1 Whitman Road, Canton
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Canton, MA 02021
(281) 821-3499
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-6
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 582-1113
Rank: #1010.
Beverly School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1876
Grades: PK-12
6 Echo Ave
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-7070
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-12
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-8
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Rank: #1313.
South Lancaster Academy![South Lancaster Academy Photo]( "South Lancaster Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: PK-12
180-198 George Hill Road
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
Rank: #1414.
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: NS-8
696 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
Rank: #1515.
St. Charles School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: PK-8
8 Myrtle St
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
Rank: #1616.
Lowell Day Nursery
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1885
Grades: PK-K
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: NS-8
34 Winter Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 641-1346
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 641-1346
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
171 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-2456
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-2456
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
39 Medford Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-9031
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-9031
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-6
94 Saint Alphonsus St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 442-2660
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 442-2660
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Saint Michael School![Saint Michael School Photo - Established in 1889, Saint Michael's offers academic excellence and Catholic values in small classes with caring teachers who nurture the special gifts and talents of each child.]( "Saint Michael School Photo - Established in 1889, Saint Michael's offers academic excellence and Catholic values in small classes with caring teachers who nurture the special gifts and talents of each child.")
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
11 Pine St
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-5991
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 765-5991
Rank: #2424.
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: PK-8
47 Whitcomb St
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0370
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0370
Rank: #2525.
St. John The Baptist School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: PK-8
19 Chestnut St
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-0444
Rank: #2626.
Haverhill Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1895
Grades: PK-K
367 S Main St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-3901
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-3901
Rank: #2727.
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: PK-8
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Rank: #2828.
St. Marys Parish School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1898
Grades: PK-8
27 Bartlett St
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-2388
Westfield, MA 01085
(413) 568-2388
Rank: #2929.
Founding Date: 1899
Grades: PK-8
67 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-7184
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-7184
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: PK-12
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Ma Center For Children
Daycare / Preschool
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: K
1 Enterprise Dr
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 246-8002
Quincy, MA 02171
(617) 246-8002
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: PK-8
25 Arlington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
St. Peter School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: PK-8
96 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-0101
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-0101
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: NS-8
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
The Fessenden School![The Fessenden School Photo]( "The Fessenden School Photo")
All-boys
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-9
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Show 100 more private schools in MA (out of 443 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Massachusetts average private preschools founding year?
The Massachusetts average private preschools founding year is 1971 for 2025.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private preschools in Massachusetts include Derby Academy, Friends Academy and Perkins School For The Blind.
Recent Articles
Is It Easier to Land a Private School Job When You're Already Employed?
Is it easier to land a private school job when you're already employed? This article breaks down employer biases, networking advantages, and negotiation leverage—plus the latest hiring trends in independent schools. If you’re considering a move, here’s how to maximize your position.
How to Secure a Private School Job When You're Unemployed Without the Stigma
Finding a private school job while unemployed can be tough, but it doesn't have to hold you back. This article breaks down networking strategies, ways to stand out, and smart approaches to keep your confidence strong. Learn how to turn setbacks into strengths and secure the right opportunity—without the stigma.
The Private School Job Hunt: Insider Tips for Employed & Unemployed Educators
Navigating the private school job market? Whether you're employed or unemployed, the right strategy can make all the difference. This article breaks down essential steps to keep your resume sharp, expand your network, and stay visible in the education community. Learn insider tips to position yourself for success in private schools.
