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Lawrence Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,794 students in Lawrence, MA, 10% of all K-12 students in Lawrence, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is same as the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
80% of private schools in Lawrence, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,794
  • Average Tuition: $11,063
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Lawrence, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,794
  • Average Tuition: $11,063
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 48%
  • View Lawrence, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Lawrence Private Schools (2026-27)

Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy Photo
Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004
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Map of Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260
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Map of Lawrence Catholic Academy
Lawrence Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822
(1)
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Map of Esperanza Academy
Esperanza Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 63 students
All-girls (Episcopal)
198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673
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Map of Glcac Child Care Center
Glcac Child Care Center
Gr: K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
581 Andover St
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910
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Lawrence, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
31 Trinity Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-3007
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Map of Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School
Gr: K-8 | 177 students
Catholic
526 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-9761
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: K-8 | 126 students
Catholic
23 Hawley Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 682-8937
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Map of St. Mary Of The Assumption School
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
Gr: K-9 | 241 students
Catholic
301 Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 685-2091
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Lawrence, MA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
1,794
Students
$11,063
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
48%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lawrence)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,794 Students
126,233 Students
% Students of Color
48%
32%
0.62
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
84 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
589 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
6%
# Black Students
60 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
927 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
52%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
131 Students
33,186 Students
% of Others Students
7%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
128 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
68%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
29 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,063
$26,639
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lawrence, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Lawrence, MA include Central Catholic High School, Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy, and Lawrence Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lawrence?
5 private schools are located in Lawrence.
How diverse are private schools in Lawrence?
Lawrence private schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Lawrence go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Lawrence are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lawrence?
80% of private schools in Lawrence are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Lawrence are often viewed compared to one another?

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