Hillside School Photo - Hillside School is located on 150 acres of land that is 45 minutes from Boston and 20 minutes from Worcester.

Best Marlborough Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 296 students in Marlborough, MA.
The top-ranked private elementary school in Marlborough, MA is Hillside School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Top-Ranked Marlborough Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New England Innovation Academy
New England Innovation Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
280 Locke Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 205-4270
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillside School
Hillside School Photo - Soccer and lacrosse play on our new turf.
All-boys
404 Robin Hill Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 485-3483
Gr: 4-9 | 145 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Glenhaven Academy
Special Education School
56 Framingham Rd 58
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 745-9462
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Marlborough, Massachusetts

Marlborough, Massachusetts Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
19 Forest St
Marlborough, MA 01752
(866) 202-8593
Gr: NS-K
25 Washington Ct
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students
St. Anne Montessori School (Closed 2013)
Montessori School (Catholic)
720 Boston Post Road East
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 597-1416
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 36 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Marlborough)
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
296 Students
91,735 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
5 Teachers
11,853 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
68%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$60,250
$24,810
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,000
$12,764
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$51.35 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
119 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,948 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,992 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
16 Students
7,419 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
102 Students
54,151 Students
% White Students
57%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
61 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
40 Students
20,204 Students
% of Others Students
22%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Marlborough, MA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Marlborough, MA is Hillside School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Marlborough?
3 private elementary schools are located in Marlborough.

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