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

Best Lowell Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 390 students in Lowell, MA.
The top-ranked private high school in Lowell, MA is Lowell Catholic.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private high school average acceptance rate of 62%.
100% of private high schools in Lowell, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Lowell Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
[+] 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
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
390 Students
57,195 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
8,486 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
6:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
70%
Average Class Size
18 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,300
$40,829
Average % on Financial Aid
56%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$27,641
Average Acceptance Rate
73%
62%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.52
# American Indian Students
3 Students
127 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
4,063 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
3,645 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
13 Students
3,816 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
323 Students
39,391 Students
% White Students
83%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
35 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
7 Students
7,401 Students
% of Others Students
2%
13%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
21 extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
12 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Lowell, MA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Lowell, MA is Lowell Catholic.
How many private high schools are located in Lowell?
1 private high schools are located in Lowell.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Lowell?
100% of private high schools in Lowell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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