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Framingham Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 745 students in Framingham, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
13% of private preschools in Framingham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Framingham Private Preschools (2026)

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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St. Bridget School Photo
St. Bridget School
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
832 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-0181
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First Circle Learning Center - Framingham Photo
First Circle Learning Center - Framingham
Gr: NS | 72 students
Daycare / Preschool
27 Cherry Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 504-9139
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Framingham KinderCare Photo
Framingham KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
73 Harrington Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-7383
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KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road Photo
KinderCare Learning Center at Cochituate Road
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
770 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 390-2700
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Map of Over The Rainbow Nursery School
Over The Rainbow Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool
115 Edgebrook Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-9237
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Sudbury Valley School Photo
Sudbury Valley School
Gr: NS-12 | 120 students
Specialized Curriculum
2 Winch St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 877-3030
(4)
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Summit Montessori School Photo
Summit Montessori School
Gr: NS-6 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
283 Pleasant St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 872-3630
(1)
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Framingham, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Happy Hollow School
Happy Hollow School
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
29 Oaks Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 250-8384
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The Learning Center For The Deaf Photo
The Learning Center For The Deaf
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
848 Central St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-5110
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Map of Marian High School
Marian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
273 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 875-7646
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Map of St. Tarcisius School
St. Tarcisius School
Gr: NS-9 | 189 students
Catholic
560 Waverly St
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 872-8188
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Map of Staples Child Care Center
Staples Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 Staples Dr
Framingham, MA 17024
(508) 253-0555
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Framingham, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
-20.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
745
Students
-25.9% (-260 students) 10-yr
$13,224
Avg. Tuition
+61.3% (+$5,024) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+3 students) 10-yr
25%
Students of Color
-30.6% (-11.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Framingham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
572 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearFramingham, MA Total Schools
20258
20249
202311
202211
202111
202011
201912
201812
201711
201611
201510
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# Students
745 Students
77,459 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025106148191
2024114145187
2023105144185
2022103146188
2021101143184
202098139179
2019107143182
2018110144181
2017100143183
201699142181
2015112137173
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% Students of Color
25%
33%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202525%33%32%
202426%32%32%
202329%32%32%
202226%30%31%
202124%29%32%
202023%29%31%
201926%27%31%
201826%27%30%
201736%26%31%
201636%26%31%
201536%27%31%
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0.63
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.630.650.65
20240.640.650.65
20230.620.640.65
20220.590.630.64
20210.580.630.64
20200.570.630.64
20190.600.620.64
20180.600.620.64
20170.570.600.62
20160.570.590.62
20150.620.600.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%4%4%
20244%4%5%
20235%5%5%
20225%5%5%
20215%5%5%
20205%6%4%
20194%5%5%
20184%5%5%
20174%4%3%
20164%4%3%
20154%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
40 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%8%
20249%6%8%
20236%5%8%
20226%5%8%
20216%5%7%
20206%5%7%
20195%4%7%
20185%4%7%
20176%4%6%
20166%4%7%
20156%4%6%
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# Black Students
43 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256%7%6%
20246%7%6%
20236%6%6%
20227%6%6%
20217%6%7%
20207%6%7%
20198%6%6%
20188%6%6%
20178%6%6%
20168%5%6%
20158%6%6%
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# White Students
367 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
49%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202549%45%48%
202451%44%48%
202354%47%48%
202260%49%50%
202161%50%50%
202062%50%51%
201958%53%52%
201858%52%52%
201761%55%54%
201662%56%54%
201554%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
274 Students
28,706 Students
% of Others Students
36%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202536%38%34%
202430%39%33%
202329%37%33%
202222%35%31%
202121%34%31%
202020%33%31%
201925%32%30%
201825%33%30%
201721%31%30%
201620%31%29%
201528%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
7,822 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202511:110:112:1
20248:110:112:1
20238:110:112:1
20227:110:112:1
20217:110:112:1
20207:110:112:1
20197:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20159:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
63%

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

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202560%63%51%
202470%63%51%
202360%63%51%
202270%64%51%
202170%64%50%
202060%62%50%
201960%63%50%
201847%62%50%
201747%62%49%
201647%63%49%
20153%62%48%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025151516
2024141516
2023161516
2022141516
2021141516
2020131516
2019131516
2018131616
2017131516
2016111516
2015121516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,224
$17,029

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$13,224$16,935$12,988
2024$8,400$15,196$10,159
2023$8,400$13,122$9,500
2022$12,600$12,499$8,989
2021$12,600$11,338$8,661
2020$12,600$10,911$8,383
2019$12,433$10,906$8,266
2018$12,433$10,038$7,888
2017$12,067$9,452$7,628
2016$14,950$8,883$7,230
2015$8,200$8,910$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$350
$684

Summer Program Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$350$543$767
2024$350$550$721
2023$350$565$729
2022$350$548$699
2021$350$585$668
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Average % on Financial Aid
23%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202523%30%31%
202275%30%29%
202175%31%29%
202075%31%29%
201975%30%28%
201875%30%27%
201775%28%26%
201675%27%25%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,980
$7,631
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearFramingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202599%81%83%
202499%83%88%
202399%83%88%
202299%82%88%
202199%84%88%
202099%85%88%
201999%85%88%
201899%84%88%
201799%83%88%
201699%83%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Framingham, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Framingham, MA include St. Bridget School and The Brighton School.
How many private preschools are located in Framingham?
8 private preschools are located in Framingham.
How diverse are private preschools in Framingham?
Framingham private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 33%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Framingham?
13% of private preschools in Framingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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