Lawrence Catholic Academy was established in 2010 to expand on the 100+ years of superb educational achievements of the former St. Patrick and Our Lady of Good Counsel Schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,425
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lawrence Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
410 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- Mission:
- United through the love of Jesus, Lawrence CatholicAcademy is a welcoming community that advances strongth faith and excellence in education.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Nathalie Garcia, Events Coordinator and Office Administrator, The Fund for the City of New York
- Michael P. Griffin, Vice President of Investments, The Davis Companies
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lawrence Catholic Academy cost?
Lawrence Catholic Academy's tuition is approximately $4,425 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Lawrence Catholic Academy?
Lawrence Catholic Academy famous alumni include: Nathalie Garcia, Events Coordinator and Office Administrator, The Fund for the City of New York and Michael P. Griffin, Vice President of Investments, The Davis Companies.
What is Lawrence Catholic Academy's ranking?
Lawrence Catholic Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lawrence Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Lawrence Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Lawrence Catholic Academy is Central Catholic High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Esperanza Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Glcac Child Care Center (0.9 miles away)
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1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Monica School
(Catholic)
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Esperanza Academy
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
4.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
537 Highland St
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-4415
South Hamilton, MA 01982
(978) 468-4415
14.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Monica School
(Catholic)
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Esperanza Academy
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 532 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Fellowship Way
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-9373
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Monica School
(Catholic)
212 Lawrence St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 686-1801
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Glcac Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
581 Andover St
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 17 students
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 532 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Esperanza Academy
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy ![Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy Photo]( "Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
0.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Glcac Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
581 Andover St
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 17 students
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 532 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
203 Lawrence Street
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 689-8222
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 15
180 Main Street
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
Andover, MA 01810
(978) 749-4050
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 25 | Extracurrculars: 54 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brooks School ![Brooks School Photo]( "Brooks School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1160 Great Pond Road
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 725-6255
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Esperanza Academy
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy ![Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy Photo]( "Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
0.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 532 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The Islamic Academy For Peace
(Islamic)
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Glcac Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
581 Andover St
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 17 students
80 Maple Ave
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 686-1862
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 532 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Andover KinderCare ![North Andover KinderCare Photo - North Andover KinderCare]( "North Andover KinderCare Photo - North Andover KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
594 Chickering Rd
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 685-8111
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 685-8111
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Ann's Home
Special Education School
100a Haverhill St
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 682-5276
2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 92 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The Islamic Academy For Peace
(Islamic)
125 Oakland Ave
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
Methuen, MA 01844
(978) 975-7335
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Center School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
403 Great Rd
Stow, MA 01775
(978) 897-0290
Stow, MA 01775
(978) 897-0290
9495.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Fowler School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Tiger Drive
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-6700
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-6700
9495.3 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Green Meadow
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Tiger Drive
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-8246
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-8246
9495.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Maynard High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Tiger Drive
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-8891
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-8891
9495.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Hale
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
55 Hartley Road
Stow, MA 01775
(978) 897-4788
Stow, MA 01775
(978) 897-4788
9495.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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