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Brighton Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 474 students in Brighton, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 47%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private preschools in Brighton, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Brighton Private Preschools (2026-27)

Saint Columbkille Partnership School Photo
Saint Columbkille Partnership School
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
25 Arlington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-3110
(1)
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Shaloh House Hebrew Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Jewish
29 Chestnut Hill Ave
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 787-2200
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Brighton, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of The Presentation
Our Lady Of The Presentation
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students
Catholic
634 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 782-8670
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Brighton, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
474
Students
+4.4% (+20 students) 10-yr
$10,150
Avg. Tuition
+99.0% (+$5,050) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
+100.0% (+6 students) 10-yr
42%
Students of Color
-4.5% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brighton)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
572 Schools
# Students
474 Students
77,459 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025237148191
2024237145187
2023182144185
2022252146188
2021252143184
2020244139179
2019265143182
2018271144181
2017227143183
2016227142181
2015227137173
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% Students of Color
42%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202542%33%32%
202442%32%32%
202346%32%32%
202242%30%31%
202142%29%32%
202042%29%31%
201950%27%31%
201842%27%30%
201744%26%31%
201644%26%31%
201544%27%31%
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0.65
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.650.650.65
20240.650.650.65
20230.690.640.65
20220.660.630.64
20210.660.630.64
20200.660.630.64
20190.670.620.64
20180.670.620.64
20170.650.600.62
20160.650.590.62
20150.650.600.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20258%4%4%
20248%4%5%
20237%5%5%
20227%5%5%
20217%5%5%
20207%6%4%
20197%5%5%
20186%5%5%
20177%4%3%
20167%4%3%
20157%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
59 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202513%6%8%
202413%6%8%
202318%5%8%
202212%5%8%
202112%5%7%
202012%5%7%
201911%4%7%
201811%4%7%
20178%4%6%
20168%4%7%
20158%4%6%
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# Black Students
30 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256%7%6%
20246%7%6%
20236%6%6%
20226%6%6%
20216%6%7%
20206%6%7%
20196%6%6%
20186%6%6%
20172%6%6%
20162%5%6%
20152%6%6%
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# White Students
258 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
55%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202554%45%48%
202454%44%48%
202349%47%48%
202251%49%50%
202151%50%50%
202053%50%51%
201949%53%52%
201848%52%52%
201739%55%54%
201639%56%54%
201539%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
92 Students
28,706 Students
% of Others Students
19%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202519%38%34%
202419%39%33%
202320%37%33%
202224%35%31%
202124%34%31%
202022%33%31%
201927%32%30%
201829%33%30%
201744%31%30%
201644%31%29%
201544%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
46 Teachers
7,822 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202510:110:112:1
202410:110:112:1
20238:110:112:1
202211:110:112:1
202111:110:112:1
202011:110:112:1
201912:110:112:1
201812:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201613:110:112:1
201513:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202590%63%51%
202498%63%51%
202398%63%51%
202298%64%51%
202198%64%50%
202098%62%50%
201995%63%50%
201895%62%50%
201795%62%49%
201695%63%49%
201595%62%48%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025121516
2024121516
2023121516
2022121516
2021121516
2020121516
2019121516
201861616
201761516
201661516
201561516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,150
$17,029

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$10,150$16,935$12,988
2024$9,200$15,196$10,159
2023$9,200$13,122$9,500
2022$8,900$12,499$8,989
2021$8,900$11,338$8,661
2020$8,400$10,911$8,383
2019$7,400$10,906$8,266
2018$5,100$10,038$7,888
2017$5,100$9,452$7,628
2016$5,100$8,883$7,230
2015$5,100$8,910$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
47%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202547%30%31%
202447%30%30%
202342%31%30%
202244%30%29%
202144%31%29%
202048%31%29%
201940%30%28%
201839%30%27%
201739%28%26%
201639%27%25%
201539%26%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,200
$7,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearBrighton, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$3,200$8,042$4,864
2024$3,200$7,541$4,788
2023$3,200$6,550$4,663
2022$1,500$6,374$4,366
2021$1,500$5,384$4,213
2020$1,500$5,218$4,101
2019$1,500$5,308$3,985
2018$1,500$5,287$3,694
2017$1,500$5,469$3,658
2016$1,500$6,282$3,429
2015$1,500$6,469$3,393
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$28.56 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
47%
81%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Brighton, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Brighton, MA is Saint Columbkille Partnership School.
How many private preschools are located in Brighton?
2 private preschools are located in Brighton.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
100% of private preschools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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