Private School Review - Established 2003
St. Marys High School
Little Theatre School Nursery And Kindergarten
St. Pius V School

Lynn Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 1,285 students in Lynn, MA, 7% of all K-12 students in Lynn, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.
67% of private schools in Lynn, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,285
  • Average Tuition: $16,417
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 52%
  • View Lynn, MA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,285
  • Average Tuition: $16,417
  • Acceptance Rate: 93%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 52%
  • View Lynn, MA School Trends

Top Ranked Lynn Private Schools (2026-27)

Little Theatre School Nursery And Kindergarten Photo
Little Theatre School Nursery And Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
503 Lynnfield St
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 595-3487
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St. Marys High School Photo
St. Marys High School
Gr: 6-12 | 517 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
35 Tremont St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 586-2014
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St. Pius V School Photo
St. Pius V School
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
28 Bowler St
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 593-8292
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Map of Joi Child Care Center
Joi Child Care Center
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
25 Bessom St
Lynn, MA 01902
(781) 596-1241
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Map of North Shore Christian
North Shore Christian
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
Christian
26 Urban St
Lynn, MA 01904
(781) 599-2040
(1)
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students
Catholic
581 Boston Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 592-7581
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Lynn, MA Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
1,285
Students
$16,417
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
52%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lynn)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
1,285 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
52%
32%
0.74
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
47 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
326 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
6%
# Black Students
120 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
417 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
33%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
370 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
93 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
68%
Average Class Size
19 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,417
$26,649
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lynn, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Lynn, MA include St. Pius V School, St. Marys High School, and Little Theatre School Nursery And Kindergarten.
How many private schools are located in Lynn?
6 private schools are located in Lynn.
How diverse are private schools in Lynn?
Lynn private schools are approximately 52% minority students, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Lynn go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Lynn are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lynn?
67% of private schools in Lynn are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Lynn are often viewed compared to one another?

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