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Hingham Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,125 students in Hingham, MA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
20% of private preschools in Hingham, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,125
  • Average Tuition: $27,449
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Hingham, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,125
  • Average Tuition: $27,449
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 10%
  • View Hingham, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Hingham Private Preschools (2026-27)

Derby Academy Photo
Derby Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
56 Burditt Ave
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-0746
(3)
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Sela The International Private School Photo
Sela The International Private School
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Alternative School
75 Sgt William Terri Drive Suite 1001
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 741-5454
(2)
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Map of Old Colony Montessori School
Old Colony Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students
Montessori School
247 Gardner St
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-3698
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St. Paul Elementary School Photo
St. Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
18 Fearing Rd
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-2407
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Map of South Shore Conservatory Of Music Preschool
South Shore Conservatory Of Music Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Conservatory Dr
Hingham, MA 02043
(781) 749-7565
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Hingham, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,125
Students
+48.2% (+366 students) 10-yr
$27,449
Avg. Tuition
-10.7% (-$3,279)
15
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
-23.1% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-40.0% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hingham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
573 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearHingham, MA Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20225
20215
20205
20194
20184
20175
20165
20154
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# Students
1,125 Students
77,176 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025224148191
2024224145187
2023222144185
2022176146188
2021165143184
2020165139179
2019190143182
2018190144181
2017191143183
2016191142181
2015190137173
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% Students of Color
10%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202510%33%32%
202410%32%32%
20237%32%32%
20229%30%31%
20216%29%32%
20206%29%31%
20194%27%31%
20184%27%30%
201713%26%31%
201613%26%31%
201513%27%31%
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0.53
0.65

Diversity Score Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.530.650.65
20240.530.650.65
20230.530.640.65
20220.520.630.64
20210.510.630.64
20200.510.630.64
20190.510.620.64
20180.510.620.64
20170.450.600.62
20160.450.590.62
20150.440.600.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
74 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,267 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20251%4%4%
20241%4%5%
20221%5%5%
20211%5%5%
20201%6%4%
20191%5%5%
20181%5%5%
20171%4%3%
20161%4%3%
20151%4%3%
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# Hispanic Students
21 Students
4,197 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20252%6%8%
20242%6%8%
20232%5%8%
20221%5%8%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%7%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%4%6%
20161%4%7%
20151%4%6%
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# Black Students
4 Students
5,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20231%6%6%
20221%6%6%
20211%6%7%
20201%6%7%
20191%6%6%
20181%6%6%
20171%6%6%
20161%5%6%
20151%6%6%
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# White Students
535 Students
33,858 Students
% White Students
47%
45%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202548%45%48%
202448%44%48%
202353%47%48%
202256%49%50%
202159%50%50%
202059%50%51%
201959%53%52%
201859%52%52%
201769%55%54%
201669%56%54%
201570%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
558 Students
28,669 Students
% of Others Students
50%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202549%38%34%
202449%39%33%
202344%37%33%
202241%35%31%
202138%34%31%
202038%33%31%
201938%32%30%
201838%33%30%
201728%31%30%
201628%31%29%
201527%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
182 Teachers
7,787 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256:110:112:1
20246:110:112:1
202310:110:112:1
20227:110:112:1
20218:110:112:1
20208:110:112:1
201911:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
63%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2022-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202565%63%51%
202465%63%51%
202365%63%51%
202265%64%51%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025151516
2024151516
2023141516
2022141516
2021141516
2020141516
2019151516
2018151616
2017151516
2016151516
2015151516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,449
$16,701
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202512%30%31%
202412%30%30%
202312%31%30%
202212%30%29%
202112%31%29%
202012%31%29%
201912%30%28%
201813%30%27%
201713%28%26%
201613%27%25%
201516%26%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$33,000
$7,553

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$17,000$8,042$4,864
2024$17,000$7,541$4,788
2023$17,000$6,550$4,663
2022$17,000$6,374$4,366
2021$17,000$5,384$4,213
2020$17,000$5,218$4,101
2019$17,000$5,308$3,985
2018$17,000$5,287$3,694
2017$17,000$5,469$3,658
2016$17,000$6,282$3,429
2015$17,000$6,469$3,393
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Average Endowment Size
$11.5 million
$22.01 million

Endowment Trends (2021-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$9 M$26 M$33 M
2024$12 M$25 M$19 M
2023$12 M$25 M$19 M
2022$12 M$25 M$17 M
2021$12 M$23 M$17 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearHingham, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202598%81%83%
202236%82%88%
202136%84%88%
202036%85%88%
201936%85%88%
201836%84%88%
201736%83%88%
201636%83%88%
201536%82%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Hingham, MA?
The top ranked private preschools in Hingham, MA include Derby Academy and Sela The International Private School.
How many private preschools are located in Hingham?
5 private preschools are located in Hingham.
How diverse are private preschools in Hingham?
Hingham private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 34%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hingham?
20% of private preschools in Hingham are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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