Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.

Best Lowell Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,701 students in Lowell, MA (there are 30 public schools, serving 16,407 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Lowell, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lowell, MA include Lowell Day Nursery, Immaculate Conception School, and Hellenic American Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
78% of private schools in Lowell, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Lowell Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hellenic American Academy
(Greek Orthodox)
(3)
41 Broadway St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-5422
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
(1)
218 E. Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 454-5339
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Lowell Catholic
Lowell Catholic Photo - Although two-thirds of our students practice the Catholic faith, our students represent a variety of faith backgrounds.
(Catholic)
530 Stevens St
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-1794
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lowell Day Nursery
Alternative School
119 Hall St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-5981
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Michael School
Saint Michael School Photo
(Catholic)
21 6th St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 453-9511
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
311 Adams St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 458-4232
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Tuition listed
C.t.i.childrens Corner D C C
Daycare / Preschool
554 Pawtucket St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 454-3350
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
105 Princeton Blvd
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 453-4738
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merrimack Valley Christian Day
Merrimack Valley Christian Day Photo - Preschool Room
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
(2)
1195 Varnum Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 452-2462
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Merrimack Valley Hebrew Academy (Closed 2000)
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
18 Academy Drive
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 452-6842
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students
Riverside School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
34 Berry Rd
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 538-0286
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
122 Andrews Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 453-4751
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students
77 Boisvert St
Lowell, MA 01850
(978) 458-7594
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
368 High St
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 453-2360
Gr: K-8 | 124 students
68 Dracut St
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 453-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students

Overview

This Town (Lowell)
This State (MA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,701 Students
127,050 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
111 Teachers
15,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
67%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,300
$26,482
Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$2,893
Average % on Financial Aid
47%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$17,158
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
6,793 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
162 Students
7,583 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%
# Black Students
131 Students
8,704 Students
% Black Students
7%
7%
# White Students
870 Students
67,962 Students
% White Students
48%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
562 Students
33,443 Students
% of Others Students
31%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Lowell, MA include Lowell Day Nursery, Immaculate Conception School, and Hellenic American Academy.
How many private schools are located in Lowell?
9 private schools are located in Lowell.
How diverse are private schools in Lowell?
Lowell private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Lowell go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Lowell are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lowell?
78% of private schools in Lowell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lowell are often viewed compared to one another?

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