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Ashland Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 311 students in Ashland, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
25% of private preschools in Ashland, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Ashland Private Preschools (2026-27)

Pincushion Hill Montessori School Photo
Pincushion Hill Montessori School
Gr: NS-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
30 Green Street
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-2123
(2)
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Map of Adventures In Learning
Adventures In Learning
Gr: PK-K | 22 students
Daycare / Preschool
313 Cedar St
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-4314
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Ashland KinderCare Photo
Ashland KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool
367 Pond St
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-2233
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Metrowest Christian Academy Photo
Metrowest Christian Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 131 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
350 Pleasant St
Ashland, MA 01721
(508) 881-7404
(1)
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Ashland, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
311
Students
-1.9% (-6 students) 10-yr
$15,950
Avg. Tuition
+6.3% (+$950) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
-20.0% (-4 students) 7-yr
58%
Students of Color
+34.9% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ashland)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
572 Schools
# Students
311 Students
77,422 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202581148191
202489145187
202388144185
202279146188
202169143184
202069139179
201969143182
201877144181
201779143183
201679142181
201579137173
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% Students of Color
58%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202559%33%32%
202462%32%32%
202361%32%32%
202257%30%31%
202151%29%32%
202051%29%31%
201947%27%31%
201847%27%30%
201743%26%31%
201643%26%31%
201543%27%31%
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0.42
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.400.650.65
20240.380.650.65
20230.380.640.65
20220.430.630.64
20210.470.630.64
20200.470.630.64
20190.470.620.64
20180.470.620.64
20170.490.600.62
20160.490.590.62
20150.490.600.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%4%4%
20243%4%5%
20233%5%5%
20223%5%5%
20213%5%5%
20203%6%4%
20191%5%5%
20181%5%5%
20174%4%3%
20164%4%3%
20154%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
44 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202515%6%8%
202414%6%8%
202314%5%8%
202216%5%8%
202119%5%7%
202019%5%7%
201915%4%7%
201815%4%7%
201714%4%6%
201614%4%7%
201514%4%6%
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# Black Students
5 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%7%6%
20242%7%6%
20232%6%6%
20222%6%6%
20212%6%7%
20202%6%7%
20194%6%6%
20184%6%6%
20172%6%6%
20162%5%6%
20152%6%6%
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# White Students
13 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
4%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%45%48%
20244%44%48%
20234%47%48%
20225%49%50%
20216%50%50%
20206%50%51%
20199%53%52%
20189%52%52%
201710%55%54%
201610%56%54%
201510%56%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 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
207 Students
28,669 Students
% of Others Students
75%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202576%38%34%
202477%39%33%
202377%37%33%
202274%35%31%
202170%34%31%
202070%33%31%
201971%32%30%
201871%33%30%
201770%31%30%
201670%31%29%
201570%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
7,802 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202513:110:112:1
202415:110:112:1
202315:110:112:1
202214:110:112:1
202113:110:112:1
202013:110:112:1
201917:110:112:1
201819:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201613:110:112:1
201513:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025100%63%51%
2024100%63%51%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025191516
2024211516
2023211516
2022201516
2021201516
2020201516
2019201516
2018201616
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,950
$16,625

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$15,950$16,935$12,988
2024$14,000$15,196$10,159
2023$14,000$13,122$9,500
2022$15,000$12,499$8,989
2021$15,000$11,338$8,661
2020$15,000$10,911$8,383
2019$14,000$10,906$8,266
2018$14,000$10,038$7,888
2017$15,000$9,452$7,628
2016$15,000$8,883$7,230
2015$15,000$8,910$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$684

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$450$543$767
2024$400$550$721
2023$400$565$729
2022$375$548$699
2021$375$585$668
2020$375$672$681
2019$350$658$744
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearAshland, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202599%81%83%
202499%83%88%
202399%83%88%
202299%82%88%
202199%84%88%
202099%85%88%
201999%85%88%
201899%84%88%
201799%83%88%
201699%83%88%
201599%82%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Ashland, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Ashland, MA is Pincushion Hill Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Ashland?
4 private preschools are located in Ashland.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ashland?
25% of private preschools in Ashland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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