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Best Lawrence Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,794 students in Lawrence, MA (there are 29 public schools, serving 15,552 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Lawrence, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

The private schools in Lawrence, MA include Central Catholic High School and Lawrence Catholic Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

80% of private schools in Lawrence, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy Photo

Top-Ranked Lawrence Private Schools (2026)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Central Catholic High School

(Catholic)

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300 Hampshire St
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-0260

Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Lawrence Catholic Academy

(Catholic)

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101 Parker Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-5822

Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed

Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy

(Catholic)

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94 Bradford St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 989-0004

Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Esperanza Academy

All-girls (Episcopal)

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198 Garden St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 686-4673

Gr: 5-8 | 63 students

Glcac Child Care Center

Daycare / Preschool

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581 Andover St
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 681-4910

Gr: K | 17 students

[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Lawrence, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Holy Trinity School (Closed 2006)

(Catholic)

31 Trinity Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 686-3007

Gr: PK-8 | 170 students

Our Lady Of Good Counsel School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

526 Lowell Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 682-9761

Gr: K-8 | 177 students

Sacred Heart School (Closed 2004)

(Catholic)

23 Hawley Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 682-8937

Gr: K-8 | 126 students

St. Mary Of The Assumption School (Closed 2010)

(Catholic)

301 Haverhill St
Lawrence, MA 01840
(978) 685-2091

Gr: K-9 | 241 students

Overview

This Town (Lawrence)

This State (MA)

# Schools

5 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Schools
Year	Lawrence, MA Total Schools
2025	5
2024	5
2023	5
2022	5
2021	6
2020	6
2019	6
2018	6
2017	6
2016	6
2015	8

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Student Body:

# Students

1,794 Students

126,532 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	359	159	179
2024	359	156	172
2023	361	159	174
2022	404	162	185
2021	379	159	180
2020	379	155	171
2019	387	157	175
2018	387	157	172
2017	390	160	180
2016	380	159	178
2015	337	152	167

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% Average Students of Color

48%

31%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	48%	31%	34%
2024	48%	29%	34%
2023	47%	30%	33%
2022	43%	29%	33%
2021	49%	28%	32%
2020	49%	27%	32%
2019	42%	26%	31%
2018	42%	25%	31%
2017	43%	26%	32%
2016	41%	27%	32%
2015	46%	28%	32%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

128 Teachers

15,720 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

8:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	14:1	8:1	11:1
2024	14:1	8:1	11:1
2023	14:1	8:1	11:1
2022	14:1	8:1	11:1
2021	14:1	8:1	11:1
2020	14:1	8:1	12:1
2019	14:1	9:1	12:1
2018	14:1	9:1	12:1
2017	15:1	9:1	12:1
2016	15:1	9:1	12:1
2015	16:1	9:1	12:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

67%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	80%	67%	55%
2024	80%	67%	54%
2023	80%	67%	54%
2022	80%	67%	54%
2021	80%	67%	54%
2020	80%	66%	54%
2019	80%	66%	53%
2018	80%	65%	53%
2017	80%	64%	53%
2016	80%	64%	52%
2015	80%	64%	52%

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Average Class Size

16 students

14 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	16	14	15
2024	15	14	15
2023	15	14	15
2022	15	14	15
2021	15	14	15
2020	15	14	15
2019	15	14	15
2018	15	14	15
2017	15	14	15
2016	15	14	15
2015	15	14	15

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,063

$26,689

Average Acceptance Rate

73%

71%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	73%	71%	81%
2024	45%	70%	85%
2023	45%	71%	85%
2022	45%	70%	85%
2021	45%	71%	85%
2020	45%	71%	85%
2019	45%	71%	85%
2018	45%	71%	85%
2017	45%	71%	85%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.62

0.63

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	0.62	0.63	0.65
2024	0.62	0.63	0.65
2023	0.63	0.62	0.65
2022	0.62	0.60	0.64
2021	0.64	0.60	0.64
2020	0.64	0.59	0.64
2019	0.62	0.57	0.63
2018	0.62	0.58	0.63
2017	0.60	0.55	0.61
2016	0.58	0.55	0.61
2015	0.61	0.55	0.61

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# American Indian Students

1 Student

187 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

84 Students

6,792 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	5%	6%	5%
2024	5%	6%	5%
2023	5%	6%	5%
2022	4%	7%	4%
2021	4%	6%	4%
2020	4%	7%	4%
2019	5%	6%	4%
2018	5%	5%	4%
2017	4%	6%	4%
2016	4%	5%	4%
2015	4%	5%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

589 Students

7,577 Students

% Hispanic Students

33%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	33%	6%	9%
2024	33%	6%	9%
2023	30%	6%	9%
2022	30%	5%	8%
2021	36%	5%	9%
2020	36%	5%	9%
2019	27%	5%	8%
2018	27%	5%	8%
2017	27%	4%	8%
2016	28%	4%	8%
2015	32%	5%	8%

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# Black Students

60 Students

8,696 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	7%	7%
2024	3%	7%	7%
2023	3%	7%	8%
2022	2%	6%	7%
2021	2%	6%	7%
2020	2%	6%	8%
2019	1%	6%	7%
2018	1%	6%	7%
2017	1%	6%	7%
2016	1%	6%	7%
2015	2%	7%	8%

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# White Students

927 Students

67,960 Students

% White Students

52%

55%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	52%	54%	52%
2024	52%	54%	52%
2023	53%	56%	52%
2022	53%	58%	54%
2021	48%	59%	54%
2020	48%	59%	54%
2019	55%	61%	56%
2018	55%	61%	56%
2017	57%	63%	58%
2016	58%	64%	58%
2015	53%	64%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

2 Students

83 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

131 Students

33,326 Students

% of Others Students

27%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Lawrence, MA Average	Massachusetts (MA) Average	National Average
2025	7%	27%	26%
2024	7%	27%	26%
2023	9%	25%	25%
2022	11%	24%	25%
2021	10%	24%	25%
2020	10%	23%	24%
2019	12%	22%	24%
2018	12%	23%	23%
2017	11%	21%	22%
2016	9%	21%	22%
2015	9%	19%	21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 private schools in Lawrence, MA include Central Catholic High School 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 31%.

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?

Popular comparisons of private schools in Lawrence include: Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy vs. Esperanza Academy, Esperanza Academy vs. Blessed Stephen Bellesini O.s.a. Academy

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