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Fairhaven Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 213 students in Fairhaven, MA, 11% of all K-12 students in Fairhaven, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private schools in Fairhaven, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fairhaven Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Joseph School Photo
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
100 Spring St
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 996-1983
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Map of Little People S College
Little People S College
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool
177 Bridge St
Fairhaven, MA 02719
(508) 999-5625
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Fairhaven, MA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
213
Students
$4,325
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fairhaven)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
213 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
9%
32%
0.51
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
6 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
136 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
64%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
64 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
30%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
12 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
68%
Average Class Size
20 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,325
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,285
$18,797
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairhaven, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Fairhaven, MA is St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Fairhaven?
2 private schools are located in Fairhaven.
What percentage of students in Fairhaven go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Fairhaven are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairhaven?
50% of private schools in Fairhaven are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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