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Best Haverhill Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 737 students in Haverhill, MA (there are 18 public schools, serving 9,531 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Haverhill, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Haverhill, MA include Haverhill Day Care Center and Sacred Hearts School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
75% of private schools in Haverhill, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Haverhill Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Haverhill Day Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
367 S Main St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-3901
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Tuition listed
Sacred Hearts School
(Catholic)
31 S Chestnut St
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 372-5451
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students
Bradford Christian Academy
(Christian)
(10)
97 Oxford Ave. & 320 S Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01835
(978) 373-7961
Gr: K-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hilltop School
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Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
767 Broadway
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 373-6663
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Haverhill, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
56 Oak Ter
Haverhill, MA 01832
(978) 521-4256
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students

Overview

This Town (Haverhill)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
737 Students
126,979 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
58 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
67%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
650
(Out of 1600)
1289

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
$26,435
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
$17,299
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%
# Black Students
28 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
474 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
64%
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
145 Students
33,470 Students
% of Others Students
20%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Haverhill, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Haverhill, MA include Haverhill Day Care Center and Sacred Hearts School.
How many private schools are located in Haverhill?
4 private schools are located in Haverhill.
What percentage of students in Haverhill go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Haverhill are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Haverhill?
75% of private schools in Haverhill are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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