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Danvers Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,801 students in Danvers, MA, 36% of all K-12 students in Danvers, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
43% of private schools in Danvers, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,801
  • Average Tuition: $18,917
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 20%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • View Danvers, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,801
  • Average Tuition: $18,917
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 20%
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • View Danvers, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Danvers Private Schools (2026-27)

St. John's Preparatory School Photo
St. John's Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 1,430 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 61
All-boys (Catholic)
72 Spring Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 624-1301
(5)
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Map of Childrens Montessori Center
Childrens Montessori Center
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
12 Bradstreet Ave. Danvers, MA 01923
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-2144
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Map of Great Beginnings Learning School
Great Beginnings Learning School
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
28 Water St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-3040
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Map of Little Hands Childrens Center
Little Hands Childrens Center
Gr: PK | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
55 Poplar St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 750-1495
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Plumfield Academy Photo
Plumfield Academy
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
123 Dayton Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 304-0273
(2)
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Map of St. Mary Of The Annunciation School
St. Mary Of The Annunciation School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
14 Otis Street
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 774-0307
(3)
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Map of Stepping Stones Nursery School
Stepping Stones Nursery School
Gr: K-1 | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
46 Cherry St
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 777-9370
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Danvers, MA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,801
Students
$18,917
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Danvers)
This State (MA)
# Schools
7 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,801 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
19%
32%
0.42
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
12 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,279 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
72%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
424 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
24%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,917
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,225
$18,797
Average Endowment Size
$57 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
25 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Danvers, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Danvers, MA is St. John's Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Danvers?
7 private schools are located in Danvers.
How diverse are private schools in Danvers?
Danvers private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Danvers go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Danvers are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Danvers?
43% of private schools in Danvers are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Danvers are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Danvers include: Great Beginnings Learning School vs. Childrens Montessori Center

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