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St. Pius V School
Little Theatre School Nursery And Kindergarten
St. Marys High School

Lynn Private Schools (2026-27)

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 71%.
67% of private schools in Lynn, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # 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 (2026-27)

  • # 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
Avg. class size: 22 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
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
581 Boston Street
Lynn, MA 01905
(781) 592-7581
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Lynn, MA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
+20.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,285
Students
-15.7% (-240 students) 10-yr
$16,417
Avg. Tuition
+43.4% (+$4,967) 10-yr
19
Avg. Class Size
+90.0% (+9 students) 10-yr
52%
Students of Color
+67.7% (+21.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lynn)
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
852 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLynn, MA Total Schools
20256
20246
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20175
20165
20155
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# Students
1,285 Students
126,402 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025214159179
2024221156172
2023244159174
2022247162185
2021247159180
2020245155171
2019267157175
2018273157172
2017271160180
2016271159178
2015305152167
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% Students of Color
52%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202552%31%34%
202456%29%34%
202353%30%33%
202247%29%33%
202147%28%32%
202049%27%32%
201933%26%31%
201834%25%31%
201730%26%32%
201630%27%32%
201531%28%32%
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0.74
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20250.740.630.65
20240.740.630.65
20230.750.620.65
20220.720.600.64
20210.720.600.64
20200.720.590.64
20190.590.570.63
20180.590.580.63
20170.460.550.61
20160.460.550.61
20150.500.550.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20255%6%5%
20244%6%5%
20235%6%5%
20226%7%4%
20216%6%4%
20206%7%4%
20193%6%4%
20183%5%4%
20172%6%4%
20162%5%4%
20152%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
326 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202525%6%9%
202425%6%9%
202323%6%9%
202222%5%8%
202122%5%9%
202022%5%9%
201912%5%8%
201812%5%8%
201710%4%8%
201610%4%8%
20159%5%8%
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# Black Students
120 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
20259%7%7%
20249%7%7%
202311%7%8%
202215%6%7%
202115%6%7%
202015%6%8%
201915%6%7%
201815%6%7%
201712%6%7%
201612%6%7%
201512%7%8%
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# White Students
417 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
33%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202532%54%52%
202432%54%52%
202339%56%52%
202244%58%54%
202144%59%54%
202044%59%54%
201961%61%56%
201861%61%56%
201772%63%58%
201672%64%58%
201569%64%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 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
370 Students
33,225 Students
% of Others Students
29%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202529%27%26%
202430%27%26%
202320%25%25%
202213%24%25%
202113%24%25%
202013%23%24%
20199%22%24%
20189%23%23%
20174%21%22%
20164%21%22%
20158%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
93 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202514:18:111:1
202414:18:111:1
202312:18:111:1
202212:18:111:1
202112:18:111:1
202012:18:112:1
201913:19:112:1
201814:19:112:1
201713:19:112:1
201613:19:112:1
201514:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
67%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202590%67%55%
202490%67%54%
202390%67%54%
202290%67%54%
202190%67%54%
20202%66%54%
20192%66%53%
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Average Class Size
19 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025191415
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021171415
2020181415
2019181415
2018181415
2017181415
2016101415
2015101415
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202581613
202481512
202381411
202281511
202181411
202081411
201981311
201881311
201781310
201681210
201581110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,417
$26,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
2025$16,417$26,485$15,012
2016$11,450$20,164$10,356
2015$11,450$19,785$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
28%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202528%36%34%
20245%36%34%
20235%37%34%
20225%36%33%
20215%35%33%
20205%35%32%
20195%34%31%
20185%33%30%
20175%32%30%
20165%31%29%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearLynn, MA AvgMassachusetts (MA)National
202593%71%81%
202490%70%85%
202390%71%85%
202290%70%85%
202190%71%85%
202090%71%85%
2019100%71%85%
2018100%71%85%
2017100%71%85%
2016100%70%85%
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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 Little Theatre School Nursery And Kindergarten, St. Pius V School, and St. Marys High School.
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 31%.
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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