For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 325 students in 01523, MA (there are 2 public schools, serving 710 public students). 31% of all K-12 students in 01523, MA are educated in private 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 71%.
25% of private schools in 01523, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in 01523, MA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Doctor Franklin Perkins School
Special Education School
971 Main St
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-4980
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 368-4980
Gr: 2-12 | 145 students
725 Main St,
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2555
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rfk Don Watson Academy
Special Education School
220 Old Common Rd
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2511
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-2511
Gr: 4-12 | 29 students
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(Catholic)
471 Langen Road
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Lancaster, MA 01523
(978) 365-4795
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 01523, MA?
4 private schools are located in 01523, MA.
What percentage of students in 01523 go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in 01523 are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 01523?
25% of private schools in 01523 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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