For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 10 students in Merrimac, MA (there are 2 public schools, serving 479 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Merrimac, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Merrimac, MA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Merrimac Heights Academy
Special Education School
102 W Main St
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 384-8290
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 384-8290
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students
Overview
This Town (Merrimac)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
10 Students
126,957 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
15,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
8:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,581 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
8,702 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
10 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
100%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
n/a
33,480 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Merrimac, MA?
1 private schools are located in Merrimac, MA.
What percentage of students in Merrimac go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Merrimac are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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