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Manchester Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 683 students in Manchester, MA, 41% of all K-12 students in Manchester, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Massachusetts private school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Manchester Private Schools (2026-27)

Brookwood School Photo
Brookwood School
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
One Brookwood Road
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-4500
(7)
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Landmark Elementary•Middle School Photo
Landmark Elementary•Middle School
Gr: 2-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
Special Education School
167 Bridge Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3000
(4)
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Map of Landmark Elementarymiddle School
Landmark Elementarymiddle School
Gr: 2-8 | 183 students
Special Education School
167 Bridge Street
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 236-3188
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Map of Tara Montessori School
Tara Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Montessori School
62 School St
Manchester, MA 01944
(978) 526-8487
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Manchester, MA Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
683
Students
$56,950
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Manchester)
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
683 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
10%
32%
0.39
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
18 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
522 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
76%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
103 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
15%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
174 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$56,950
$26,631
Average Summer Program Cost
$6,000
$2,802
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$41,000
$18,797
Average Endowment Size
$13.95 million
$94.31 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
73%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Manchester, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Manchester, MA include Landmark Elementary•Middle School and Brookwood School.
How many private schools are located in Manchester?
4 private schools are located in Manchester.
What percentage of students in Manchester go to private school?
41% of all K-12 students in Manchester are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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