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Marblehead Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 534 students in Marblehead, MA, 16% of all K-12 students in Marblehead, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
20% of private schools in Marblehead, MA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Marblehead Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Devereux School
Devereux School
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
44 Smith St
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-0029
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Tower School
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
75 West Shore Drive
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-5800
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Children's Workshop Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
15 Gingerbread Hl
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
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Map of Childrens Workshop Montessori
Childrens Workshop Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
53 Robert Rd
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 631-8687
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Epstein Hillel School
Gr: K-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Jewish)
Six Community Road
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 639-2880
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Marblehead, MA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
534
Students
$26,322
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
7%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Marblehead)
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
853 Schools
# Students
534 Students
126,221 Students
% Students of Color
7%
32%
0.31
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
7 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
456 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
82%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
73 Students
33,174 Students
% of Others Students
13%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
92 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
68%
Average Class Size
13 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,322
$26,631
Average % on Financial Aid
45%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$18,797
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Marblehead, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Marblehead, MA include Tower School and Devereux School.
How many private schools are located in Marblehead?
5 private schools are located in Marblehead.
How diverse are private schools in Marblehead?
Marblehead private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Massachusetts private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Marblehead go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Marblehead are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marblehead?
20% of private schools in Marblehead are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
Which private schools in Marblehead are often viewed compared to one another?

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