Oldest Private Preschools in Massachusetts

The average private preschool in Massachusetts was founded around 1973 (2024).
The oldest private preschool in Massachusetts is Derby Academy, founded in 1784.
Year Founded Range: 1784 1915 Avg. Year Founded: 1887

Oldest Private Preschools in Massachusetts (2024)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Derby Academy
Derby Academy Photo - Founded in 1784, Derby Academy is a coeducational, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 school that nurtures the development of the child by providing opportunities for the maximum intellectual, emotional and physical growth of each student.
Founding Date: 1784
Grades: PK-8
56 Burditt Ave
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-0746
Rank: #22.
Friends Academy
Friends Academy Photo - In the classrooms...
Founding Date: 1810
Grades: PK-8
1088 Tucker Road
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.
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1829
Grades: PK-12
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 924-3434
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Notre Dame
Academy Of Notre Dame Photo - Academy of Notre Dame Tyngsboro
(Catholic)
(9)
Founding Date: 1854
Grades: NS-12
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
Rank: #55.
The Chestnut Hill School
The Chestnut Hill School Photo - The Chestnut Hill School is conveniently located approximately 5 miles from downtown Boston
(9)
Founding Date: 1860
Grades: NS-6
428 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-4394
Rank: #66.
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Speech
Special Program Emphasis
Founding Date: 1867
Grades: PK-8
45 Round Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
(413) 307-1700
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brimmer and May School
Brimmer and May School Photo - The Hastings Center opens limitless possibilities for our students with our Innovation Space, Makerspace, STEAM classroom, and Digital Media Center.
(4)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-12
69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1880
Grades: PK-8
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Rank: #99.
South Lancaster Academy
South Lancaster Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: NS-12
180-198 George Hill Road
South Lancaster, MA 01561
(978) 368-8544
Rank: #1010.
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1883
Grades: NS-8
696 Washington St
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-2130
Rank: #1111.
St. Charles School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1884
Grades: PK-8
8 Myrtle St
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-4635
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lesley Ellis School
Lesley Ellis School Photo
(4)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: NS-8
34 Winter Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 641-1346
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
St. Bernard Continuation School
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
254 Summer Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-1948
Rank: #1414.
St. Patrick School
St. Patrick School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: PK-6
131 Mount Pleasant Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617) 427-3881
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
The Park School
The Park School Photo - Located on 34 acres near Jamaica Pond, Park feels like a neighborhood school but reflects the diversity of metropolitan Boston.
(1)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
171 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-2456
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
St. Agnes School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
39 Medford Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 643-9031
Rank: #1717.
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.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1889
Grades: PK-8
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Rank: #1818.
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: PK-8
47 Whitcomb St
Webster, MA 01570
(508) 943-0370
Rank: #1919.
St. St.anislaus Elementary School
St. St.anislaus Elementary School Photo - Kindergarten Science Lesson on the life cycle of butterflies
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1897
Grades: NS-8
534 Front Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
(413) 592-5135
Rank: #2020.
Founding Date: 1899
Grades: NS-8
67 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 566-7184
Rank: #2121.
Bancroft School
Bancroft School Photo
(4)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: PK-12
110 Shore Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 854-9227
Rank: #2222.
Saint Columbkille Partnership School
Saint Columbkille Partnership School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1901
Grades: PK-8
25 Arlington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Dedham Country Day School
Dedham Country Day School Photo - Welcome to Dedham Country Day!
(1)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: NS-8
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
The Fessenden School
The Fessenden School Photo
All-boys
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-9
250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
(617) 630-2300
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Holy Family Academy
Holy Family Academy Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1903
Grades: PK-8
99 Nichols Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-8656
Rank: #2626.
St. St.anislaus School
St. St.anislaus School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: PK-8
37 Rockland St
Fall River, MA 02724
(508) 674-6771
Rank: #2727.
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo - Students work together in pairs or small groups for cooperative learning.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1908
Grades: PK-8
100 Spring St
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 996-1983
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Espirito Santo Parochial School
Espirito Santo Parochial School Photo - ESS students, steeped in traditions
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: NS-8
143 Everett St
Fall River, MA 02723
(508) 672-2229
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
St. Patrick Continuation School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-8
20 Pleasant St
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 438-2593
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Tenacre Country Day School
Tenacre Country Day School Photo - Tenacre fifth and sixth graders play interscholastic sports every season. Centennial Field is used for soccer, field hockey and flag football in the fall and baseball and softball in the spring. The Dareshori Gymnasium is used for boys' and girls' basketball in the winter.
(4)
Founding Date: 1910
Grades: PK-6
78 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 235-2282
Rank: #3131.
Charles River School
Charles River School Photo - PreK through 8th grade students are provided with a myriad of hands-on activities that have real world applications.
(10)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
6 Old Meadow Road
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-8213
Rank: #3232.
Tower School
Tower School Photo
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: PK-8
75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
Rank: #3333.
Sacred Heart Continuation School
Sacred Heart Continuation School Photo - Annual middle school dance to kick-off the school year.
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
75 Commercial St
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
Rank: #3434.
St. Joan Of Arc School
St. Joan Of Arc School Photo - St. Joan of Arc School Pre-K to Grade 8 Learning Rooted in Christian Values. Established in 1914. During the pandemic, tours are by appointment. Mask required for all visitors. Call 413-533-1475 to schedule an appointment.
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1914
Grades: PK-8
587 Grattan Street
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 533-1475
Rank: #3535.
Shady Hill School
Shady Hill School Photo
Founding Date: 1915
Grades: PK-8
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5200
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average Private Preschools founding year?
The Massachusetts average Private Preschools founding year is 1973 for 2024.
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The best top ranked Private Preschools in Massachusetts include Derby Academy, Friends Academy and Perkins School For The Blind.

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