West Parish Family School Photo

Best Barnstable County Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 1,040 students in Barnstable County, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private preschools in Barnstable County, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).

Private Preschools in Barnstable County (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgeview Montessori School
Bridgeview Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
885 Sandwich Rd
Sagamore, MA 02561
(508) 888-3567
Gr: NS-6 | 75 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fair Acres Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
35 Fair Acres Dr
Marstons Mills, MA 02648
(508) 420-3288
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
3570 Main St
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-6555
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
The Hundred Acre School Heritage Museums And Gardens
Special Program Emphasis
67 Grove St
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 564-1430
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
The Laurel School
Alternative School
(2)
1436 Long Pond Road
Brewster, MA 02631
(508) 896-4934
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Extracurrculars: 15
Little Kids Inc
Daycare / Preschool
590 North Falmouth Hwy.
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-7236
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori Academy-cape Cod
Montessori School
(1)
81 Chester St
North Falmouth, MA 02556
(508) 563-9010
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori Schools Of Sandwich
Montessori School
284 Cotuit Rd
Sandwich, MA 02563
(508) 888-4222
Gr: NS-6 | 91 students Tuition listed
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
321 Wood Road
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-6112
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
The Sunroom Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
233 Old County Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
(508) 468-0799
Gr: K | 7 students Tuition listed
979 Mary Dunn Rd
Barnstable, MA 02630
(508) 790-0114
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Parish Family School
West Parish Family School Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
2049 Meetinghouse Way (Route 149 and Exit 5
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-4967
Gr: NS | 88 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Barnstable County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
465 Falmouth Rd
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 790-8104
Gr: PK-1 | 38 students
2736 Falmouth Road Osterville,
Osterville, MA 02655
(508) 428-9178
Gr: 1-3 | 7 students
536 Macarthur Blvd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 563-3400
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
245 Route 28
West Harwich, MA 02671
(508) 432-8216
Gr: NS-5 | 75 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17 Nells Way
Orleans, MA 02653
(774) 801-2287
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Penikese Island School (Closed 2022)
All-boys | Special Education School
565 Woods Hole Rd
Woods Hole, MA 02543
(508) 548-7276
Gr: 8-10 | 6 students Avg. class size: 4 students
143 Main Street
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(508) 759-2213
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
140 Old Oyster Rd
Cotuit, MA 02635
(508) 420-1005
Gr: PK-7 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Barnstable County, MA?
12 private preschools are located in Barnstable County, MA.
How diverse are private preschools in Barnstable County?
Barnstable County private preschools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Barnstable County?
33% of private preschools in Barnstable County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).
Which private preschools in Barnstable County are often viewed compared to one another?

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