For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 71 students in Gloucester, MA (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,838 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Gloucester, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Gloucester, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Gloucester, MA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Annisquam Kindergarten Inc
Daycare / Preschool
1123 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-2814
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-2814
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Faith Christian School
(Baptist)
384 Washington St
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-8856
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-8856
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
Gloucester, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Ann School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
60 Prospect St
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-3455
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-3455
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
Overview
This Town (Gloucester)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
71 Students
126,989 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
8,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
49 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
69%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 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
22 Students
33,480 Students
% of Others Students
31%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Gloucester, MA?
2 private schools are located in Gloucester, MA.
What percentage of students in Gloucester go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Gloucester are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gloucester?
50% of private schools in Gloucester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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