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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
(5)
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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

5
Private Schools
1,125
Students
$27,449
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hingham)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
572 Schools
# Students
1,125 Students
77,076 Students
% Students of Color
10%
34%
0.53
0.65
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
74 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,266 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
4,184 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
5,005 Students
% Black Students
<1%
7%
# White Students
535 Students
33,794 Students
% White Students
47%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
558 Students
28,680 Students
% of Others Students
50%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
182 Teachers
7,800 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
63%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,449
$16,725
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$33,000
$8,374
Average Endowment Size
$11.5 million
$22.01 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
83%
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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