For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 449 students in 01040, MA (there are 12 public schools, serving 5,517 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in 01040, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
33% of private schools in 01040, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in 01040, MA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School ![Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!]( "Blessed Sacrament Elementary School Photo - Our Middle School students enjoyed an awesome day at the Bronx Zoo!")
(Catholic)
21 Westfield Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Center School
Special Education School
30 Center St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-9500
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students
First Lutheran Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1810 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-4272
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Holyoke
Alternative School
208 Race St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-8299
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students
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Special Education School
15 Papineau St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-5800
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Springdale Education Center
Special Education School
317 Maple St Ste 2
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-0115
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 420-0115
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
01040, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Neari School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
70 N Summer Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 540-0712
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 540-0712
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 01040, MA?
6 private schools are located in 01040, MA.
How diverse are private schools in 01040?
01040 private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in 01040 go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in 01040 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 01040?
33% of private schools in 01040 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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