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Harvard Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 209 students in Harvard, MA, 17% of all K-12 students in Harvard, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private schools in Harvard, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Harvard, MA (2026-27)

Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Gr: 1-12 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
282 Still River Rd
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-8296
(4)
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Map of Village Nursery School
Village Nursery School
Gr: NS-PK | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool
40 Poor Farm Rd
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-3993
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Harvard, MA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
209
Students
$4,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Harvard)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
209 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
13%
32%
0.58
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
93 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
45%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
100 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
48%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
14 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
8:1
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$26,631
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Harvard, MA?
2 private schools are located in Harvard, MA.
What percentage of students in Harvard go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Harvard are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harvard?
50% of private schools in Harvard are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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