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Best Holden Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 118 students in Holden, MA (there are 5 public schools, serving 3,942 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Holden, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
50% of private schools in Holden, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Schools in Holden, MA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holden Christian Academy
Holden Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
279 Reservoir Street
Holden, MA 01520
(508) 829-4418
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wachusett Montessori of Holden
Montessori School
800 Main St
Holden, MA 01520
(774) 345-4646
Gr: NS | 20 students Avg. class size: 18 students

Overview

This Town (Holden)
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
118 Students
126,957 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
14 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
67%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,736
$26,443
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,184
$17,288
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
15 Students
8,702 Students
% Black Students
13%
7%
# White Students
79 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
65%
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
18%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Holden, MA?
2 private schools are located in Holden, MA.
What percentage of students in Holden go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Holden are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Holden?
50% of private schools in Holden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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