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Lawrence Private Schools (2026-27)

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 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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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)

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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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 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
-37.5% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,794
Students
-33.5% (-905 students) 10-yr
$11,063
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
+6.7% (+1 student) 10-yr
48%
Students of Color
+4.3% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-12.5% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lawrence)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
852 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLawrence, MA Total Schools
20255
20245
20235
20225
20216
20206
20196
20186
20176
20166
20158
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# Students
1,794 Students
126,399 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025359159179
2024359156172
2023361159174
2022404162185
2021379159180
2020379155171
2019387157175
2018387157172
2017390160180
2016380159178
2015337152167
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% Students of Color
48%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202548%31%34%
202448%29%34%
202347%30%33%
202243%29%33%
202149%28%32%
202049%27%32%
201942%26%31%
201842%25%31%
201743%26%32%
201641%27%32%
201546%28%32%
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0.62
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.620.630.65
20240.620.630.65
20230.630.620.65
20220.620.600.64
20210.640.600.64
20200.640.590.64
20190.620.570.63
20180.620.580.63
20170.600.550.61
20160.580.550.61
20150.610.550.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%5%
20245%6%5%
20235%6%5%
20224%7%4%
20214%6%4%
20204%7%4%
20195%6%4%
20185%5%4%
20174%6%4%
20164%5%4%
20154%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
589 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202533%6%9%
202433%6%9%
202330%6%9%
202230%5%8%
202136%5%9%
202036%5%9%
201927%5%8%
201827%5%8%
201727%4%8%
201628%4%8%
201532%5%8%
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# Black Students
60 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20253%7%7%
20243%7%7%
20233%7%8%
20222%6%7%
20212%6%7%
20202%6%8%
20191%6%7%
20181%6%7%
20171%6%7%
20161%6%7%
20152%7%8%
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# White Students
927 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
52%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202552%54%52%
202452%54%52%
202353%56%52%
202253%58%54%
202148%59%54%
202048%59%54%
201955%61%56%
201855%61%56%
201757%63%58%
201658%64%58%
201553%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
131 Students
33,222 Students
% of Others Students
7%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20257%27%26%
20247%27%26%
20239%25%25%
202211%24%25%
202110%24%25%
202010%23%24%
201912%22%24%
201812%23%23%
201711%21%22%
20169%21%22%
20159%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
128 Teachers
15,794 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202514:18:111:1
202414:18:111:1
202314:18:111:1
202214:18:111:1
202114:18:111:1
202014:18:112:1
201914:19:112:1
201814:19:112:1
201715:19:112:1
201615:19:112:1
201516:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202580%67%55%
202480%67%54%
202380%67%54%
202280%67%54%
202180%67%54%
202080%66%54%
201980%66%53%
201880%65%53%
201780%64%53%
201680%64%52%
201580%64%52%
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025161415
2024151415
2023151415
2022151415
2021151415
2020151415
2019151415
2018151415
2017151415
2016151415
2015151415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,063
$26,745
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearLawrence, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202573%71%81%
202445%70%85%
202345%71%85%
202245%70%85%
202145%71%85%
202045%71%85%
201945%71%85%
201845%71%85%
201745%71%85%
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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 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?

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