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Top 3 Best Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon private preschools serving 1,505 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts include Mount Alvernia Academy, British International School Of Boston, and Sacred Heart Continuation School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
60% of blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Massachusetts Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Students
Year
British International School Of Boston
British International School Of Boston Photo
Alternative School
(8)
416 Pond Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 522-2261
522 students
Year: n/a
Mount Alvernia Academy
Mount Alvernia Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
20 Manet Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 527-7540
314 students
Year: 2015, 2022
Sacred Heart Continuation School
Sacred Heart Continuation School Photo - Annual middle school dance to kick-off the school year.
(Catholic)
(2)
75 Commercial St
Weymouth, MA 02188
(781) 335-6010
229 students
Year: n/a
St. Bernadette Elementary School
St. Bernadette Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
266 Main St
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-9905
388 students
Year: 2014
Nashoba Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
725 Main St,
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
52 students
Year: n/a

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts include Mount Alvernia Academy, British International School Of Boston, and Sacred Heart Continuation School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Massachusetts?
5 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Massachusetts.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
60% of blue ribbon private preschools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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