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Lexington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 882 students in Lexington, MA, 11% of all K-12 students in Lexington, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
20% of private schools in Lexington, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 882
  • Average Tuition: $23,087
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Lexington, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 882
  • Average Tuition: $23,087
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Lexington, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Lexington Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cotting School
Cotting School
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Special Education School
453 Concord Ave
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-7323
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Lexington Christian Academy Photo
Lexington Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
48 Bartlett Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 457-6000
(7)
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Lexington Montessori School Photo
Lexington Montessori School
Gr: NS-8 | 270 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
130 Pleasant Street
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 862-8571
(9)
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Map of Child Development Center Of Lexington
Child Development Center Of Lexington
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
451 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 674-2595
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Map of Community Therapeutic Day School
Community Therapeutic Day School
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students
Special Education School
187 Spring St
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-7081
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Map of Fuse School
Fuse School
Gr: PK-1 | 32 students
Special Education School
110 Hartwell Ave Ste 100
Lexington, MA 24213
(781) 658-3009
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Lexington Knowledge Beginnings Photo
Lexington Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
429 Marrett Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 860-0776
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Map of Meadowridge Pelham Academy
Meadowridge Pelham Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 31 students
All-girls | Special Education School
13 Pelham Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 274-6800
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New Covenant School Photo
New Covenant School
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
7 Clematis Rd.
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 643-5511
(1)
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Waldorf School of Lexington
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Waldorf School
739 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 860-5208
(2)
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Lexington, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

10
Private Schools
+25.0% (+2 schools) 10-yr
882
Students
-8.2% (-79 students) 10-yr
$23,087
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
+12.1% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-14.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lexington)
This State (MA)
# Schools
10 Schools
853 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLexington, MA Total Schools
202510
202410
20239
20228
20218
20209
201910
201811
201710
201610
20158
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# Students
882 Students
126,163 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLexington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025112159179
2024112156172
2023126159174
2022136162185
2021136159180
2020133155171
2019119157175
2018112157172
2017120160180
2016120159178
2015137152167
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% Students of Color
37%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202537%31%34%
202437%29%34%
202339%30%33%
202232%29%33%
202132%28%32%
202031%27%32%
201940%26%31%
201837%25%31%
201734%26%32%
201636%27%32%
201533%28%32%
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0.61
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Diversity Score Trends

YearLexington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.620.630.65
20240.620.630.65
20230.600.620.65
20220.540.600.64
20210.540.600.64
20200.590.590.64
20190.580.570.63
20180.600.580.63
20170.600.550.61
20160.590.550.61
20150.550.550.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
134 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
12%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202513%6%5%
202413%6%5%
202312%6%5%
202211%7%4%
202112%6%4%
202013%7%4%
201912%6%4%
201812%5%4%
201713%6%4%
201613%5%4%
201511%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
70 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256%6%9%
20246%6%9%
20237%6%9%
20226%5%8%
20216%5%9%
20206%5%9%
20196%5%8%
20186%5%8%
20176%4%8%
20166%4%8%
20156%5%8%
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# Black Students
48 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20254%7%7%
20244%7%7%
20234%7%8%
20226%6%7%
20216%6%7%
20206%6%8%
20196%6%7%
20185%6%7%
20176%6%7%
20166%6%7%
20156%7%8%
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# White Students
640 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
58%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202557%54%52%
202457%54%52%
202359%56%52%
202266%58%54%
202166%59%54%
202061%59%54%
201962%61%56%
201860%61%56%
201760%63%58%
201661%64%58%
201565%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
213 Students
33,186 Students
% of Others Students
19%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLexington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202520%27%26%
202420%27%26%
202318%25%25%
202211%24%25%
202110%24%25%
202014%23%24%
201914%22%24%
201817%23%23%
201715%21%22%
201614%21%22%
201512%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
197 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLexington, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20256:18:111:1
20246:18:111:1
20236:18:111:1
20226:18:111:1
20216:18:111:1
20206:18:112:1
20196:19:112:1
20186:19:112:1
20177:19:112:1
20167:19:112:1
20157:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
68%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,087
$26,644
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,000
$18,788
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lexington, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Lexington, MA include Cotting School, Lexington Christian Academy, and Lexington Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Lexington?
10 private schools are located in Lexington.
How diverse are private schools in Lexington?
Lexington private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Lexington go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Lexington are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lexington?
20% of private schools in Lexington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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