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Lancaster Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 325 students in Lancaster, MA, 31% of all K-12 students in Lancaster, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
25% of private schools in Lancaster, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Lancaster Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Doctor Franklin Perkins School
Doctor Franklin Perkins School
Gr: 2-12 | 145 students
Special Education School
971 Main St
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-4980
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Map of Rfk Don Watson Academy
Rfk Don Watson Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
220 Old Common Rd
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2511
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Map of Nashoba Montessori School
Nashoba Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
725 Main St,
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
(2)
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Trivium School Photo
Trivium School
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
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Lancaster, MA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
325
Students
$6,750
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
19%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lancaster)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
325 Students
126,163 Students
% Students of Color
19%
32%
0.58
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
14 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
182 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
56%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
104 Students
33,186 Students
% of Others Students
32%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
57 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
68%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1380
(Out of 1600)
1289
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$26,644
Average % on Financial Aid
52%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lancaster, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Lancaster, MA include Rfk Don Watson Academy and Doctor Franklin Perkins School.
How many private schools are located in Lancaster?
4 private schools are located in Lancaster.
What percentage of students in Lancaster go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Lancaster are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
25% of private schools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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