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Best Massachusetts Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 577 private daycares & preschools serving 77,400 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Massachusetts include Whitinsville Christian School, Dedham Country Day School, and Blessed Sacrament School.
The average tuition cost is $16,648, which is lower than the Massachusetts average tuition cost of $26,551.
33% of private daycares & preschools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 577
  • # Students Served: 77,400

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 577
  • # Students Served: 77,400

Top Ranked Massachusetts Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

Bay Farm Montessori Academy Photo
Bay Farm Montessori Academy
Gr: NS-6 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
145 Loring Street
Duxbury, MA 02332
(781) 934-7101
(9)
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The Brighton School Photo
The Brighton School
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
360 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01705
(508) 877-8200
(11)
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Cambridge Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
161 Garden St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-3410
(6)
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Dedham Country Day School Photo
Dedham Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
90 Sandy Valley Road
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 329-0850
(1)
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Delphi Academy of Boston
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
564 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 333-9610
(8)
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Fayerweather Street School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 12
765 Concord Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
(2)
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Kingsley Montessori School Photo
Kingsley Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14
Montessori School
26 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
(3)
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The Sage School
Gr: NS-8 | 135 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
171 Mechanic St
Foxboro, MA 02035
(508) 543-9619
(12)
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Wellan Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
80 Crescent Avenue
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 969-4488
(4)
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Whitinsville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 563 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
Calvinist
279 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
(508) 234-8211
(4)
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The Advent School Photo
The Advent School
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 20
Alternative School
15 Brimmer Street
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 742-0520
(1)
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Atrium School Photo
Atrium School
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 17
69 Grove St
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 923-4156
(8)
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Clark School Photo
Clark School
Gr: NS-12 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 37
14 Forest Ridge Drive
Rowley, MA 01969
(978) 777-4699
(20)
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Montessori Escuela Photo
Montessori Escuela
Gr: NS-K | 55 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
107 Concord Road
Wayland, MA 01778
(508) 454-0631
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Nashoba Brooks School
Gr: PK-8
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 14
200 Strawberry Hill Road
Concord, MA 01742
(978) 369-4591
(10)
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Odyssey Day School Photo
Odyssey Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 2
2 Audubon Road
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-6050
(1)
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Academy Of Notre Dame
Gr: NS-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 28
Catholic
180 Middlesex Road
Tyngsboro, MA 01879
(978) 649-7611
(9)
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Map of Alhuda Academy
Alhuda Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Islamic
248 East Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 854-4700
(1)
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Apple Orchard School Photo
Apple Orchard School
Gr: NS-K | 98 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
282 D Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 731-6463
(1)
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Applewild School
Gr: NS-9 | 349 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
120 Prospect St
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 342-6053
(5)
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577
Private Schools
77,400
Students
$16,648
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
33%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Massachusetts include Whitinsville Christian School, Dedham Country Day School, and Blessed Sacrament School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Massachusetts?
577 private daycares & preschools are located in Massachusetts.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Massachusetts?
The average tuition cost is $16,648, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average tuition cost of $26,551.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts private daycares & preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Massachusetts?
33% of private daycares & preschools in Massachusetts are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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